“And the angel said to her in reply…”
“And the angel said to her in reply, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be...
“For a child is born to us…”
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6...
“Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem…”
“Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.” – Pope Francis Sign up to receive Daily e-Spirations.
“It is requisite for the relaxation…”
“It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.” – St. Thomas Aquinas Sign up to receive...
“Advent increases our hope…”
“Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down.” – Pope Francis Sign up to receive Daily e-Spirations.
“May the God of peace Himself…”
“May the God of peace Himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” –...
“The season of Advent is like…”
“The season of Advent is like springtime in nature, when everything is renewed and so is fresh and healthy. Advent is also meant to do this to us – to...
“Advent rings out as a salutary appeal…”
“[Advent] rings out as a salutary appeal in the days, weeks, and months that repeat: Awaken! Remember that God comes! Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today, now!” – Pope Benedict...
“The Lord did not come to make a display…”
“The Lord did not come to make a display. He came to heal and to teach suffering men.” – St. Athanasius Sign up to receive Daily e-Spirations.
“The giver of every good and perfect gift…”
“The giver of every good and perfect gift has called upon us to mimic His giving by grace, through faith, and this is not of ourselves.” – St. Nicholas Sign...
