Gatherings during these seasons will be different — the pandemic especially reminds us to be watchful and sacrifice for the needs of our community.
Bishop Kettler: Preparing for a different kind of Advent and Christmas
At Mass with new cardinals, pope warns against worldliness
In his homily, Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God’s closeness and people’s vigilance against indifference and mediocrity.
Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus
The global pandemic and new limits on daily activities present a special time for a renewal of faith and the opportunity to deepen appreciation for Jesus in daily life, bishops across the country said in messages for the Advent season.
Postelection, march toward Thanksgiving with gratitude
We need to use our national festival of thanks, and then the joyous and expectant season of Advent that follows — to focus on gratitude.
OCP launches program to provide personal missals to parishioners amid pandemic
OCP, a not-for-profit publisher of liturgical music and worship resources, has put together the Parishioner Personal Missal Program looking ahead to the coming year, starting with Advent.
Pope blesses Nativity scene statues, calls them signs of God’s love
Pope Francis blessed hundreds of figurines of the baby Jesus and encouraged children to make sure they have Nativity scenes at home.
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.