Advent Reflections
Day 1 - The First Sunday of Advent
Day 2 - The First Monday of Advent
Day 3 - The First Tuesday of Advent
Day 4 - The First Wednesday of Advent
Day 5 - The First Thursday of Advent
Day 6 - The First Friday of Advent
Day 7 - The First Saturday of Advent
Day 8 - The Second Sunday of Advent
Day 9 - The Second Monday of Advent
Day 10 - The Second Tuesday of Advent
Day 11 - The Second Wednesday of Advent
Day 12 - The Second Thursday of Advent
Day 13 - The Second Friday of Advent
Day 14 - The Second Saturday of Advent
Day 15 - The Third Sunday of Advent
Day 16 - The Third Monday of Advent
Day 17 - The Third Tuesday of Advent
Day 18 - The Third Wednesday of Advent
Day 19 - The Third Thursday of Advent
Day 20 - The Third Friday of Advent
Day 21 - The Third Saturday of Advent
Day 22 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Day 23 - The Fourth Monday of Advent
Day 24 - The Fourth Tuesday of Advent
Day 25 - The Fourth Wednesday of Advent
Day 26 - The Fourth Thursday of Advent
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Advent & Christmas 2024
Begins Sunday, December 1, 2024
Ends on Sunday, December 24, 2024
"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 24, 2024
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 2024 starts on Sunday, December 1, 2024
Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas every year.Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
[holy day of obligation]
Monday, December 9, 2024
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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 2025 ends on Sunday December 24, 2025
Advent ends on Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas, every year.Christmas
Birth of Our Lord Jesus
[holy day of obligation]
Monday, December 25, 2024
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Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. continue reading
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
[holy day of obligation]
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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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
Monday, January 6, 2025
The Epiphany signifies the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus. continue reading
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
Holy Family
The Nativity Scene is a meaningful expression for our religious faith. With it, we provide a captivating visual focus during the Christmas season. continue reading
St. Nicholas
December 6th
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas. continue reading
Advent? What is it all about
The word Advent derives from the Latin word meaning coming. The Lord is coming. We may reflect that every year at this time we celebrate his coming... continue readingThe Christmas Story
To become the mother of the Savior, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role." The angel Gabriel at the moment of... continue readingAdvent Daily Readings
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some of the hectic business of the holiday season, and to quietly reflect on the promise of the baby... continue reading
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Love is Born on Christmas Morn, and the World is Born Anew Watch
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Rediscovering the True Importance of Christmas for Catholics
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5 Ways to keep Jesus in your Christmas celebrations this year
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