Advent is a reminder that God often works in our lives through other people.

Today, St. Matthew records Jesus saying that he is gentle, humble of heart, and that he offers rest!

Once again, Emmanuel is coming into our world.

All of Mary's life is filled with the work of the Holy Spirit.

Even if some of us are stronger than others when confronting sin and evil, we have no power had it not been given us from above.

During Advent, we prepare for the arrival of the Christ Child.

Is the wait worth it? Why not just give up?

Advent is a time to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

We find Christ when we attend to the needs, the concerns, and the joys of his Body.

Christ reveals His love for the people gathered around Him.

Without God's revelation, we would be forced to think that there is no hope and that we are doomed.

When Jesus heals the paralyzed servant, he does so much more than restore movement to his limbs.

Meteorologists teach us one of the central messages of Advent: waiting.

Like it or not, like them, death with meet us eventually and perhaps suddenly.

The King knew our suffering and came to redeem it—not by removing it, but by going through it Himself with us.

If we desire so much the things of this world, we will get from them what they offer—but it fades away.

Receive His Temple into yours that you may be purified by Him and given a share in His inheritance forever.

We must pass through death and darkness onto life and light—the light of Christ!

The one who exalts himself cannot pray.

What is the measure that Jesus is going to use for how much faith He will find?