December 2024

Today we begin the liturgical season of Advent, starting a new Church Year.  Advent is the season of patient waiting for the coming of our redeemer.  According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Advent has a twofold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the […]

Today marks the end of Ordinary time in our liturgical calendar. Tomorrow, we begin Advent, the beginning of our new liturgical year.  In my Daily Reflection when Ordinary time began, way back on January 8th, I told you that Ordinary Time is anything but ordinary. The purpose and benefits of this liturgical season are extraordinary,