National Catholic Reporter

Third Sunday of Advent: A fiesta of love and liberation

Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, is also the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. How appropriate to celebrate this fiesta of love and liberation while the church throughout the world is invited to ...
America Magazine

Gaudete Sunday: How can sacrifice be a cause for joy?

“Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise” (Lk 3:11). Gaudete—rejoice! True to form, the first reading from Zephaniah and the ...
National Catholic Reporter

Simple Advent Revisited: As Christmas nears, rejoice and reorient toward true joy

"As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord GOD make justice and praise spring up before all the nations." -Isaiah 61: 11 "Rejoice always." -1 ...
Post and Courier

Advent gives a reason for Christians to 'Hallelujah, anyhow' in challenging times

A cherished tradition in many churches and Christian homes during the four weeks leading up to Christmas is the use of an Advent wreath to ritually mark the time. The faithful can prayerfully count ...