The Third Week of Advent symbolizes Joy with the Shephard’s Candle, reminding us of the Joy the world experiences at the coming birth of Jesus Advent Prayer: We humbly beg you, O Lord, to listen to our prayers; and by [read more...]
On the Advent 2020 page of our website, we have posted some great content to help you learn about the Advent Season and to prepare for the birth of our Savior this Christmas. There are three noteworthy calendars you might [read more...]
The second week, there are two candles and we remember that Christ said, “Where there are two or more of you gathered in my Name, there also shall I be.” Advent Prayer: Lord, as we enter into the second week [read more...]
2nd Sunday of Advent – Year B Many people like to fantasize about the end of the world. Movies like Armageddon and The Day After present apocalyptical visions of the aftermath of nuclear holocaust or tidal waves. We like to [read more...]
This is the recorded mass for the First Sunday of Advent. Father Mark Augustine presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting. The first candle on the Advent Wreath is lit.
The first week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely. It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility. Advent Wreath Blessing: With hands joined the prayer of blessing is said: Lord [read more...]
1st Sunday of Advent – Year B I would like to wish you all a happy new year! Today is the first day of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church, and in today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about His [read more...]