“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)
Join us as we prepare for HIS arrival.
Advent is a period of preparation, extending over the four Sundays before Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming.” Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. We hope you will visit the Friars’ Advent Reflection for the weekly resources to help you contemplate the true meaning of this sacred time of year.
Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for Advent
Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for the Third Week of Advent
As we enter the Third Week of Advent, it’s impossible to ignore how Christmas has been commercialized and sanitized.
Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for the Second Week of Advent
Christmas holds a power that mere logic cannot explain; it is not a human invention. No one gathered and said, “Let’s create a holiday for everyone to be nicer to each other.”
Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for the First Week of Advent
It’s the first week of Advent, and as Christians, we reflect on why we celebrate the birth of Christ and prepare for Christmas. Why do we make so much of this celebration?