Anticipating the Birth of Jesus With a Jesse Tree Advent Dec 1, 2016 The Jesse tree gets its name from Jesse, the father of King David. Read More
How Do I Pray for Someone to Come Back to God This Advent? Advent Dec 1, 2016 Just talk to God about the situation as you would to a good friend. Read More
Preparing our hearts to receive Jesus: Praying during Advent Advent Dec 1, 2015 1st Sunday of Advent In this first week of Advent, let us focus on... Read More
Proclaiming the Good News Artfully Advent Dec 1, 2015 I can’t speak for everyone, but personally, I find that sharing the faith is not always easy. Read More
The hard work of forgiveness: The greatest gift you can give and receive Advent Dec 1, 2014 The call to forgiveness, to reconciliation, to peace. This is the m... Read More
Treasures of Faith: An Advent Project Advent Dec 1, 2014 This last year, we were blessed with a new addition to our family. Read More
If You Don’t Pray Every Day, Start This Advent Advent Dec 1, 2013 What if we use this Advent season to begin to practice what a life ... Read More
Praying at the manger, Devotions for the season Advent Dec 1, 2012 In the past, Catholics have been encouraged to give the manger... Read More
ReADVENTing a Calendar Advent Dec 1, 2012 When I was a child, I was given one of those chocolate Advent calendars. Read More
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
An Advent’urous Design Advent Dec 1, 2010 The Advent wreath dates back to pre-Christian Germany and Scandinav... Read More
The Lord is coming Advent Dec 1, 2010 The readings for the First Sunday of Advent are a marvelous “launch... 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
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