Category Archives: Advent

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Here!

In the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we’re reminded that the Kingdom of Heaven is here! Are you ready? Join me as I offer suggestions for drawing closer to the Lord each day of the Advent season. … Continue reading

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Oh No! Jesus Is Coming And I?m Not Ready?

How?s your Advent going? With Christmas a few days away and Advent winding to a close, you may be questioning my timing. We?ve had three weeks to get rid of the clutter in our lives and make room for Jesus. … Continue reading

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REJOICE!!! Jesus Is Almost Here…

REJOICE! Wait a minute, you may ask?Jesus Christ was born two thousand years ago and lives among us today. Why should I look forward to welcoming Someone who is already here? Maybe it will help to look at it this … Continue reading

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Keep On Keepin? On

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) This verse, taken from the Second Reading of today?s Mass reminds us … Continue reading

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And So We Wait…

For many of us, waiting can be difficult. It doesn?t matter if we?re stuck in traffic, sitting in a doctor?s office or growing frustrated that our prayers are not being answered ? it is not easy to wait. But, while … Continue reading

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Need A Miracle? Try The Saint Andrew Novena!

One of my favorite devotions, The Saint Andrew Novena, begins on November 30! It is piously believed that whoever recites this prayer fifteen times a day from the Feast of Saint Andrew (November 30) until Christmas will obtain what is … Continue reading

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It’s Time For The Saint Andrew Novena!

  One of my favorite devotions, The Saint Andrew Novena, begins on Monday (November 30)! It is piously believed that whoever recites this prayer fifteen times a day from the Feast of Saint Andrew (November 30) until Christmas will obtain … Continue reading

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The Advent Radio Retreat Begins On Monday…Are You Ready?

  Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone … Continue reading

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What If This Is Your Last Advent?

  Whether we like it or not, one of these Advents seasons will be our last. Could it be this year? The Church teaches that Advent “makes present the ancient expectancy of the Messiah” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 523), … Continue reading

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Summary Of Advent Radio Retreat

  Congratulations! You made it through the Following The Truth Advent Radio Retreat. During the busiest time of the year, you set aside one hour each night (or most nights, anyway) to focus on putting Jesus first in your life. … Continue reading

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