Advent begins with hope—the quiet, steady light that faith ignites in the darkness. Hope is not wishful thinking; it is the assurance that God’s word is enough. In this season, we remember that Christ came as a child, vulnerable yet victorious, and we wait with confidence that He will come again. Faith gives birth to hope, and hope sustains us in prayer, even when the world feels uncertain.
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There are days I wonder: Do I really have faith?
Not because I’ve stopped believing, but because I don’t always feel it.
The purpose of the Holy Mass is to glorify God and sanctify the world. As kingdom priests, we are called to unite our hearts and minds with Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We are not passive observers—we hold a sacred role.
Opportunities for acts of faith are everywhere—sometimes quietly woven into daily life, and sometimes powerfully visible in moments of courage, conviction, or compassion.
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Much of the Bible calls us to entrust our lives completely to God compelling us to meditate on the meaning of faith. The Scriptures rest upon faith and remain inspired by the Spirit of faith.
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Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima when a large group of people witnessed the sun “dance” on October 13, 1917 near Fatima, Portugal, however three shepherd children did not see the miracle.
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The mutual love of the Father and the Son, which Jesus gratuitously extends to us as his friends, should bear fruit in charity. The first Christians took very seriously Christ’s command of charity. It was their distinctive mark. It set them apart from the peoples among whom they lived. It was the magnetic force that attracted so many to join their ranks.
The command to love each other is the logical result of our personal worth as people loved by the Lord. If Jesus loves my brother or sister so much that he gave his life for him or her, can there be any excuse for me not to show respect and deference on their behalf? Charity is the badge of every true Christian. How can I better live Christ’s commandment of love, starting within my own family?
Jesus, I pray that I will never cease to be astonished by the depths of your personal love for me. You call me your friend even though I have not always lived up to the demands of this calling. I want to be a better and truer friend of yours. As a signal of my intention, I will show a simple act of kindness to a member of my family today. Amen
We are called to have childlike faith. To achieve this, I give you one piece of advice, pray.
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If faith is belief beyond what is seen, how effective am I looking past the surface and seeing what is in the heart? Am I always seeking to see Your face?
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Smitten With Goodness 