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Advent Reflection - Day 13 - The Second Friday of Advent Watch

Advent Reflection - Day 13 - The Second Friday of Advent One of the ways God made Himself known to all the people of the world is through ... continue reading
Advent Reflection: The Manger and the Cross - Calvary Begins in Bethlehem Watch

All the events surrounding His birth reveal to us how closely life and death, Christmas and Easter, Bethlehem and Golgotha, the Manger and ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 12 - The Second Thursday of Advent Watch

Advent Reflection - Day 12 - The Second Thursday of Advent The prophet Zechariah said this to the people of Israel: "Sing, rejoice, ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 11 - The Second Wednesday of Advent Watch

Advent Reflection Day 11 - The Second Wednesday of Advent The prophet Isaiah plainly stated that Christ would come. In Chapter 7, ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 10 - The Second Tuesday of Advent Watch

Advent Day 10 - Second Tuesday of AdventReliance on God is what will save us. One of the great Old Testament prophets was Isaiah. God ... continue reading
ADVENT CONVERSION: Is it Possible to Stop Sinning? 5 Ways we can Sin Less

The Sacred Liturgy for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and also for the holy season of Advent points us to stop sinning. Make ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 9 - The Second Monday of Advent Watch

Advent Day 9 - Second Monday of AdventWhy we need a Savior. At this time, the Daily Readings of the Church explain why we need a savior. ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 8 - The Second Sunday of Advent Watch

Advent Reflection - Day 8 - The Second Sunday of AdventWe recall the prophets, who foretold Christ's coming. The first and larger ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 7 - The First Saturday of Advent Watch

Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 7 - First Saturday of Advent Why we talk about reconciliation during Advent. Many parishes ... continue reading
'Observe Advent': What does it really mean? Watch

With the first Sunday of Advent behind us, the liturgical season of preparing for Christmas is well underway. Denver, Colo. (CNA) - ... continue reading
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Advent & Christmas 2022
Begins Sunday, November 27, 2022
Ends on Saturday, December 24, 2022
"And the angel answered her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.'"
Christ the King
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Christ the King Day is a Catholic celebration that takes place on the last Sunday of the liturgical year in the Catholic faith. continue reading
Advent 2022 starts on Sunday, November 27, 2022
Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas every year.Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
[holy day of obligation]
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Blessed Virgin Mary in the first instance of her conception, by a singular privilege and grace granted by God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, ... continue reading
Advent 2022 ends on Saturday, December 24, 2022
Advent ends on Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas, every year.Christmas
Birth of Our Lord Jesus
[holy day of obligation]
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. continue reading
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
[holy day of obligation]
Sunday, January 1, 2023
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ. continue reading
Epiphany
Friday, January 6, 2023
The Epiphany signifies the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus. continue reading
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Advent Reflections
Reflection for every day of Advent
Advent is a period of waiting, like Lent. We are called to obtain the Sacrament of Reconciliation, to pray and fast, as we await the arrival of our ... continue reading
Advent Calendar
Every day of Advent
An Advent calendar has become a tradition for many families when celebrating Advent and the Christmas season. continue reading
Advent Candle
24 Days of December
An Advent candle is a neat way to mark off the days until Christmas. Such candles are commonly found in churches and sometimes in homes. continue reading
Advent Wreath
Each Sunday of Advent
The wreath's symbolism of the advent (coming) of Light into the world is clear. The gradual lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the ... continue reading
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Nativity Scene
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St. Nicholas
December 6th
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas. continue reading
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Advent Daily Readings

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The Christmas Gift: Because Jesus is Born, We Can Be Born Again Watch

On the day called Christ-Mass, the whole world pauses - at a manger, a crib, a creche. The Nativity of the Lord touches every man, ... continue reading
Love is Born on Christmas Morn, and the World is Born Anew Watch

The Gospel passages proclaimed at the Vigil and the Midnight Mass of Christmas root the Nativity of the Lord, in the family history and ... continue reading
5 Ways to keep Jesus in your Christmas celebrations this year

Christmas is a magical time of year when decorations line the streets, children are suddenly behaving and the Post Office struggles to keep ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 25 - The Fourth Wednesday of Advent Watch

Advent Reflection - Day 25 - The Fourth Wednesday of Advent Within Mary's womb, our Savior stirs. The moment is near! The Holy Family turns ... continue reading
How to Handle Christmas Stress Watch

Christmas is a season full of joy and happiness. Families gather and spend special, meaningful time together. This should be a time where ... continue reading
Reaching Out: 7 Steps to a Blessed Christmas

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