The season of Advent is about hope in the midst of despair (we need to remember that repentance for our sins during Penance leads to forgiveness from God). It renews a sense of purpose and commitment in the midst of turmoil (are you giving to the poor during the busy …
Advent is a time to reflect on God’s profound entry into human history in the incarnation of the Eternal Son, Jesus Christ. At the first Christmas Christ revealed God to us in a unique and specific way and promised to remain with us to the end of time (Matthew 28:20). …
As a baritone, Wayne Netherby sings harmony in the St. Damien Parish Choir. “Harmony always makes the melody sound better,” he explained. “And what better way to witness to the Lord than to sing in the choir?” God and music have been creating harmony in Wayne’s life since his youth. …
In his book, The Lord, Monsignor Romano Guardini writes that when Christ came to earth, salvation was at hand. Christ arrived, meek as a newborn, offering himself to humanity, full of hope and promise, love and humility. Then, Guardini says, God gave humanity the freedom to accept Christ or not. …
Happy New Year! The first Sunday of Advent is the beginning of the new liturgical year for Catholics. The liturgical year is a teaching tool (technical term; catechetical) to help us understand God’s action in human history. The four weeks of Advent actually represent the whole of human history before …
As an usher at St. Augustine Church, Pat Henry is used to being recognized by people he doesn’t necessarily know. In a takeout shop recently, a customer in front of him was putting money in the tip jar. “The next thing I know she turns around and says, I’m practicing …
