Christmas is the birthday of the King of Kings. He leads us, serves us, loves us, and dies for us. His coming depended on just one Yes. Will you follow him, serve him, love him, welcome him? The whole world is waiting for your answer. [AUDIO]
Maybe It Just Needs A Little Love (#804, Advent 3)
There is no such thing as a perfect tree but maybe it just needs a little love. Christmas is all about God’s love. If we are humble enough to receive God’s love, then we can really start rejoicing. Joy to the World! [AUDIO]
How Not To Prepare For Christmas (#803, Advent 2)
We want to be prepared for Christmas so we run into a store and a little bell calls to us: Prepare Your Heart! Our heart is prepared when we focus on the things that really matter, and let go of the things that don’t matter. [AUDIO]
God’s Plans Are Worth Waiting For (#802, Immaculate Conception)
Before you were conceived in your mother’s womb, God had a concept of you with him in Heaven for all eternity. Mary teaches us two things: 1) God’s plans are worth waiting for 2) All we have to do is say “Yes” to God and God will do the rest. [AUDIO]
A Prayerful Heart is a Watchful Heart (#801, Advent 1)
What are we watching for? Christians should be ready for the coming of Christ, not only at the end of the world but every day of our daily. Making time to pray every day will help you be more watchful. This Advent pray for a watchful heart. [AUDIO]
Eat, Drink, and be Mary (#604, Advent 4)
Mary was humble enough to receive Jesus, obedient, and generous. When you go to a party, do you welcome guests like Elizabeth does? Do you bring Jesus along with you like Mary does? It’s time for Christmas parties: Eat, Drink, and be Mary. [AUDIO]
Jesus Is Closer Than Ever, Which is Good Because I Really Need a Savior (#603, Advent 3)
If your Advent hasn’t gone well, that’s OK — we aren’t supposed to rejoice in ourselves. Just be generous, be honest, and be humble. That will be enough. God will do the rest. We need a savior, and He’s closer than ever. Rejoice! [AUDIO]
Why do Catholics Celebrate Advent?
Everywhere you go these days, you see Christmas decorations and hear Christmas music. Everywhere except a Catholic Church. We have purple decorations and keep singing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” The Church is not anti-Christmas; we are just celebrating the forgotten season of Advent. The word advent comes from the Latin ad-venio meaning to come to, come towards, or come near. It …
A Decade A Day Keeps the Devil Away
Are you looking for a way to make this Advent special? Try gathering with your family each day to pray a decade of the Rosary. The Rosary is a classic Catholic prayer. The Rosary is a form of imaginative prayer that mediates on the life of Jesus through the eyes of His Mother Mary. Children can learn the Rosary once …
Smooth the Way for God to Arrive (#602, Advent 2)
We need to level the mountains and fill in the valleys to create a smooth place for God. Here are four practical suggestions to make room for God. God has not forgotten you and He is coming for you. Are you prepared to receive Him? [AUDIO]