BLOG: Advent
Preparing for Christmas in this season of Advent, Deacon Pedro looks at three very important questions: How do we learn about, live, and share our faith? ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores how John the Baptist embodies the Christian understanding of mission and how he can be a role model for us all. ...read more
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Advent is done. We celebrated Christmas two days ago, and that means there’s no way to have another “Thursday Thoughts for Advent.” As we continue to celebrate Christmas, however, I thought it might be nice to gather for one final Thursday this year and reflect together. You’ll notice ...read more
One week before Christmas, Pope Francis sends his Christmas greetings to Canada via the Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation. ...read more
On this final Thursday of Advent, Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the importance of angels and how we can be attentive to God's voice in this "wonderful life". ...read more
Bad things happen: war, persecution. People are displaced, and they have to wait for things to get better. But this is not forever. There is hope. ...read more
In this Advent reflection, Fr. Matt Gworek explores how the "dark night of the soul" of St. John of Cross relates to the coming of the Light at Christmas. ...read more
Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the life of St. Lucy, a uniquely Swedish way of celebrating her feast day, and what lessons this feast holds for us at Advent. ...read more
On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the lessons we can learn from St. Juan Diego as we prepare for Christmas. ...read more
As we prepare for the coming of Christ, it's a great time to reflect on the beauty of the season. Here are 10 videos that might help. ...read more