Bow down: The meaning of the Christmas crèche Advent Dec 1, 2011 The Word was made flesh. The very source of life, the creator of al... Read More
The Lord is coming Advent Dec 1, 2010 The readings for the First Sunday of Advent are a marvelous “launch... Read More
An Advent’urous Design Advent Dec 1, 2010 The Advent wreath dates back to pre-Christian Germany and Scandinav... Read More
Starry Night Christmas Punch Advent Dec 1, 2009 It’s the official drink of the “Please join us for refreshments after Mass” Catholic fellowship hour. Read More
4 exercises for the 4 Sundays of Advent Advent Dec 1, 2009 There are plenty of obligations during the holidays, but Advent sho... Read More
Christmas Recycled - What to Do With All Those Cards Advent Dec 1, 2008 Don't throw out those Christmas cards – upcycle them! Read More
Cathedral Cookies for Christmas Advent Dec 1, 2007 I’ll never forget that first day of being away from home when I went to college. Read More
A Tasty Tradition Advent Dec 1, 2005 My mother’s personal conversion affected our entire family. Read More
Praying in the style of Mary – reflecting on God’s Word: Lectio Divina Advent Dec 1, 2002 Approach Advent with this powerful Marian Lectio Divina exercise to reflect on God's word. Read More
Four ways to make Advent peaceful Advent Dec 1, 2001 Peace can be very elusive during the month of December. The pressur... Read More
5 Senses of Peace and Quiet Advent Dec 1, 2000 This time of year we especially long for peace. In the noise and ma... Read More
How Did Advent Come to Be on the Church Calendar? Advent The word “Advent” derives from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.” Read More