Keeping the Spirit of Advent
The Liturgy A couple of years ago, my mom and I got up at the wee hours [...]
The Catholic Herald’s Guide to Advent
When does Advent begin? This year, Advent begins Sunday, Nov. 27, and ends on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 24. Unlike [...]
Through Las Posadas, Catholics Make Room for Jesus
Los Pasadas are an Advent tradition in Hispanic communities. (File photo) As the days of Advent dwindle, God [...]
Sunday: Our Greatest Gift
Fr. Patrick Magnor (right) and Fr. Ken Omernick present at St. Alphonsus in Greendale on Wednesday, Dec. 1, one [...]
Seven Ways to Make the Most of Advent
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is an important event on the Advent calendar. (File photo) The [...]
Public Invited to ‘Pray with a Sister’ During Advent
Members of the public are invited to pray with a sister during this Advent season. (Photo courtesy of the [...]
Cathedral Priest Adapts for Advent Reflection
Despite the pandemic-related dearth of holiday parties and typical social engagements that stuff the weeks before Christmas for [...]
Hail, Full of Grace
Scripture Readings Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 A [...]
First Sunday of Advent Mass
Mass on the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. (Photos by [...]
DIY this Christmas
Christmas is going to be different this year. It will be a somber and perhaps mournful season, for [...]