The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Merry Christmas, at least for one more day. Today, January 11, 2026, marks the final day of the Christmas Season as we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. Before we go diving into Ordinary Time, let’s unpack the meaning behind this important and often...
Your Guide for a Slow, Cozy Advent

Your Guide for a Slow, Cozy Advent

We’re just over a week into Advent and there’s less than 20 days until Christmas. Are you stressed yet? You don’t have to be. Some will say the answer is to eschew anything “Christmasy” and focus on a penitential Advent. Others may tell...
Advent with the Angels

Advent with the Angels

Angels fill the Scriptures in both the Old Testament and the New. God’s holy messengers also hold a special place of importance during the Advent and Christmas seasons because of their presence in preparing for the soon-to-appear Messiah. Just scanning the readings...
Advent Preview: Sunday Gospels

Advent Preview: Sunday Gospels

A new liturgical season is just around the corner. On November 30th, the Catholic Church begins the season of Advent. Advent comes from the Latin adventus, which means coming. It is a time of spiritual preparedness for the coming of Christ. Each year, the Advent...
10 Saints that Teach Us About Gratitude

10 Saints that Teach Us About Gratitude

We think of November as the month of gratitude because of Thanksgiving. As Catholics, we also associate it with the saints due to All Saints Day on the first of the month. Let’s put that together. The saints are a great example of gratitude. They found joy amidst...