Advent with the Saints: Joseph
Joseph is the silent figure in the Christmas stories. We never hear him speak; his annunciation—in Matthew’s Gospel—narrates Joseph’s story without giving us any of his words. But his actions speak loudly! Matthew’s goal is to show us Joseph as ...
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Advent with the Saints: John the Baptist
John the Baptist takes center stage in the Gospels in all three Lectionary cycles on the Second and Third Sundays of Advent.
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Advent with the Saints: Francis Xavier
Mission is the theme in many Gospel stories. Jesus tours towns and villages, proclaiming God’s heavenly reign.
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Advent with the Saints: Nicholas
It’s well known that St. Nicholas, a sixth-century bishop, is behind our use of the secular “icon” of Christmas, Santa Claus.
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Advent with the Saints: Peter
Our Scriptures today play with the same imagery: the “Rock” who is our God.
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Advent with the Saints: Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam
Christmastime is marked by extra efforts at generosity toward the poor.
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Advent with the Saints: Adolph Kolping
The “Kolping Society,” as it is popularly known, seeks to emphasize the dignity of human work and support family life.
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