Advent
Fr. Mike Schmitz and Msgr. James Shea Explain How to Build a Life of Prayer
In this 3-part series, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet J...
The Generosity of Less: Learning From St. Clare This Advent
“Look closely, I say, to the beginning of the life of this admired one, indeed at the poverty of him who was wrapped in swaddli...
St. John Paul II’s Guide to a Fruitful Advent
At times, Advent can be a difficult season in which to remain focused. We may be distracted by a flurry of obligations or simpl...
10 Ways to Honor the Immaculate Conception this December
Did you know that in the Catholic Church, each of the 12 months of the year has a devotional theme? For Catholics, December is...
A Powerful Way to Prepare for Sunday’s Feast of the Holy Family
Look, we get it. In the post-Christmas haze of travel, exhaustion, hosting, and gift-giving, it’s so easy to let the Feast of t...
Work was an “Expression of Love” in the Holy Family
While many of us try to avoid work at all costs, in the Holy Family, it was something that expressed love.Too often our modern ...
5 Saintly Quotes on How to Approach the Eucharist with a True ‘Christmas’ Spirit
While Christmas is principally focused on the birth of Jesus and the mystery of the Incarnation, it also brings up many beautif...
How to Have a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Home
It’s that magical time, late Christmas Eve. The family is all home, the gifts are sparkling under the tree and the Christmas ...
A Mosaic of Advent Themes in the Four Gospels
During Advent, it’s traditional for Christians to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. We rere...