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Choir Boys, William Frederick Yeames (1835-1918), 1891, oil on canvas. National Museum of Northern Ireland / Wikimedia Commons.

Latin Hymns for Advent

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Archangel Michael defeats Satan, Guido Reni (1575-1642), between c. 1630 and c. 1635, oil on silk. Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, photograph by Andrew Graham Dixon / Wikimedia Commons.

3 Prayers to the Angels

Joan Carroll Cruz

The Holy Trinity, Artus Wolffort (1581-1641), between c. 1601 and c. 1641, oil on panel. Groeningemuseum / Wikimedia Commons

An Advent Sermon from Saint Augustine

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Abraham and the Angels, Arent de Gelder (1645–1727), 1680, oil on canvas. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen / Wikimedia Commons

Jesus Enlightens the World and Glorifies God

St. Alphonsus Liguori

The Madonna and Child, Bernadino da Asola (c.1490–1540), between c. 1525 and c. 1535, oil on panel. National Gallery, London / Wikimedia Commons

First Sunday of Advent

Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan

The Coming of the Divine Infant

St. Francis de Sales

Advent Calls Us to Silence: Part II

Pope Benedict XVI

Advent Calls Us to Silence: Part I

Pope Benedict XVI

The Fourth Week of Advent: The Silent Invitation

Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan

The Third of Week of Advent: Gaudete!

Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan

The Joyous Feast of St. Nicholas

Fr. Alban Butler

The Second Week of Advent: Prayer Means Progress

Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan

Uncover the holy site where the Blessed Virgin brought the Light of the World into the world. Visit the stone trough crib and wooden manger where Jesus was laid, a powerful symbol of faith and salvation.

Advent Recollection: The Cave Of Bethlehem

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich

The Beginning of Advent: Preparing for Christmas

Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan

Mary as the Ark of the Covenant

Fr. Kevin Drew

Christmas Meditation on the Sacred Infancy of Jesus

Fr. Frederick Faber

Mystical Aspects of the Mystery of Christmas

St. Francis de Sales

Welcoming Advent in the Home as a Pre-Christmas

Mary Harrell

The Secrets of the Sacred Heart

Patrick O'Hearn

iscover the extraordinary life of Anne Catherine Emmerich, an Augustinian nun who experienced mystic visions from heaven. Learn about her quiet yet remarkable journey.

The Immaculate Conception According To Anne Catherine Emmerich

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich

Fostering Catholic Culture: Celebrating the Feast of Saint Nicholas

John Paul Sonnen

Uncover the extraordinary legacy of Bishop Ignatius Kung, a symbol of unwavering faith and dedication. Learn about his incredible sacrifice and refusal to renounce his allegiance to Rome.

Advent – Time For “Holiday Parties” Or Little Lent?

Fr. Cliff Ermatinger

Advent: A Time for Preparing One’s Heart to Welcome the Infant Jesus

Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB