Pope Francis blessed hundreds of figurines of the baby Jesus and encouraged children to make sure they have Nativity scenes at home.
Pope blesses Nativity scene statues, calls them signs of God’s love
Effie Caldarola: An Advent born of hope
Advent is joyful expectation, when you accept that miracles happen.
Seek the light during busy Advent season, advises university chaplain
University students seek the light of the Advent season during the end of the semester stress.
Bishop Kettler: Readying ourselves for a good Advent
Advent helps us turn away from distractions, calm our minds and heart and refocus on our relationship with God.
Local Catholics reflect: Who do you say that I am?
This Advent, people from across the St. Cloud Diocese reflect on a word that represents Jesus to them.
Kristin Molitor: The school of Advent
“It is necessary to sit in the school of Advent so that we can learn that in our darkest hour it is safe to trust and that perhaps, it is in our darkest hour, that it is safest to trust.”
Advent book ideas
These books offer daily reading and reflections for a spiritual Advent season.
Ask Father Tom: Who do you say that I am?
Mark’s Gospel and the O Antiphons focus on the question of Jesus’ identity.