Patience and Grace
Christopher Heffron
December 14, 2021
Advent is a time to wait in hope for the birth of Jesus. It requires patience on our part—and therein lies the struggle for many. God loves you in spite of it.
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Day Seventeen: A Catholic Family Advent
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 14, 2021
A part of my family’s Advent tradition is to have everyone choose a name off the giving tree in the back of our parish church. The kids enjoy trying to find someone their age and maybe with similar interests. It is always eye-opening to me to see their reactions when they see those on the tree asking for basic things, rather than the latest, greatest toys.
Saint John of the Cross
Franciscan Media
December 14
Saint John of the Cross was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite way of life. Together with Saint Teresa of Avila, he lived the primitive Rule of their Order, and paid a dear price for his commitment to reform and authentic living. Saint John of the Cross died in 1591.
Sharing the Word for December 14, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
December 14, 2021
At some time or another we all find ourselves distressed, broken, poor, in need of God’s help. But whatever our trouble may be we can be confident that the Lord will help us if we call on him.
A Blessing in Chaotic Times
Joseph Grant
December 13, 2021
Amid all the disaster and distress that wheels around and swirls within us in chaotic times, there are also always marvels to behold.
The Gifts of Advent Day 16: The Gift of Patience
Diane M. Houdek
December 13, 2021
The refrain of Advent is “The Lord is near.” Sometimes it’s hard to believe this.
Day Sixteen: A Catholic Family Advent
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 13, 2021
Waiting for something—especially during Advent—can be really hard. The anticipation of what is to come can be overwhelming, and sometimes makes it hard to be on our best behavior. If there is a certain behavior I want one of my children to stop, I have found the best way to do it is to redirect his or her attention to something else.
Saint Lucy
Franciscan Media
December 13
Little is known about Saint Lucy except that she had taken a vow of virginity, and that she was martyred in 304. Yet devotion to her sprung up in the early Church, and she is mentioned among the martyrs in the first Eucharistic Prayer.
Sharing the Word for December 13, 2021 – Third Week of Advent – Year 2
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
December 13, 2021
The scribes’ challenge stands before us. Our salvation depends on the answer we give to the question they posed to Jesus: who are you and what are you all about?
Emmanuel—God with Us
Diane M. Houdek
December 12, 2021
The Advent name for God is Emmanuel. We sing it over and over in the familiar hymn, “O come, O come, Emmanuel.” The name means “God is with us” and comes to us from the prophet Isaiah.