Commentary — As Advent begins, take a look at ‘Dilexi Te’
byThe 2025 holiday season is upon us with Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and New Years filling all our calendars. We even had a snowy day…
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Comfort my People — Mary, the spirit of Advent
byDuring the season of Advent, there is some focus on Mary, the Mother of God. Mary is a central figure of the season of…
Care for Creation — Advent hope for creation
by“I see you,” said the woman who would become my mentor, like a mother to me. Her eyes were shining, telegraphing a beauty and…
Care for Creation — Advent is the perfect time to reflect on our lifestyles
byIt has been nearly 10 years since I first read “Laudato Si’,” one of the most significant writings of our times about changing our…
Between Amens — Make time for confession this Advent
byAs we all make our preparations for Christmas this month, let’s add one more thing to the to-do list: Go to confession. One of…
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven,…
13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude
byBy Marge Fenelon, OSV News Advent is the perfect time to make a retreat, and opportunities abound, whether it’s overnight retreats, days of reflection,…
Comfort My People — Savor the season of Advent
byThis Sunday we begin a new liturgical year. This is “Year B” in the three-year liturgical cycle of Sunday readings. During Year B, our…
Share the Journey — A first Christmas remembered
byStephanie Avdagic says her husband never cries, with one exception. “When he tells this story, he always tears up. Every time.” “This story” took…
Agencies prepare to serve the needy for Christmas
byAs the Advent season begins and the church prepares for the coming of Jesus, agencies in the Archdiocese of Louisville are preparing for the…