Advent with the Saints: Lucy
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 8, 2025
Restoration of sight is an important biblical metaphor. Isaiah uses it as a sign of God’s transformation of the world.
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Virgin Mary, Full of Grace
Ela Milewska
December 8, 2025
The Virgin Mary didn’t earn her holiness—it was a gift. And the same God who prepared her heart wants to shape ours to receive Christ fully.
Advent with the Saints: John the Baptist
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 7, 2025
John the Baptist takes center stage in the Gospels in all three Lectionary cycles on the Second and Third Sundays of Advent.
Good News in Chaos
Ela Milewska
December 7, 2025
In a world that feels increasingly loud and chaotic, the good news of the Advent message breaks through: God loves you. Jesus saves you. Christ is alive.
Advent with the Saints: Nicholas
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 6, 2025
It’s well known that St. Nicholas, a sixth-century bishop, is behind our use of the secular “icon” of Christmas, Santa Claus.
Extend Compassion
Shannon K. Evans
December 6, 2025
We are often our own worst critics, failing to extend compassion to ourselves when we would easily do so for a loved one. Use this prayer to find your center within God’s compassionate embrace.
Advent with the Saints: Francis Xavier
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 5, 2025
Mission is the theme in many Gospel stories. Jesus tours towns and villages, proclaiming God’s heavenly reign.
The Challenge of Waiting
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
December 5, 2025
Reflect “The Lord is good to those who wait for him.”—Nahum 1:7a Waiting. It can be so hard! We carefully plan out timetables, make out
Advent with the Saints: Peter
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 4, 2025
Our Scriptures today play with the same imagery: the “Rock” who is our God.
Holding Joy and Sorrow Together
Christopher Wesley
December 4, 2025
Joy and sorrow often walk hand-in-hand. Grief doesn’t cancel out gladness. We might be tempted to ignore the pain, but in our sadness we can discover God’s grace.