By Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 | Gaudete Sunday is the period in Advent in which we rejoice! We celebrate Christian joy in giving thanks and praise to all that God does for us.
Continue readingBy Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 | The winter breaks during my college years were often times I would go home not only to visit family and friends, but also to earn some extra money to pay for my education.
Continue readingBy Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2b-7 | In 1972 a study was published by psychologist Walter Mischel which has come today to be known as Stanford University’s Marshmallow Experiment.
Continue readingChristmas, Christmas, Christmas. This time of year, everything in our culture screams Christmas. But what about Advent—a time of prayer and preparation?
Continue readingReally? | By Sr. Shawn Madigan, CSJ, Ph.D. | Distinguished Professor (Emerita) of Theology, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota | "God is with us." —Matthew 1:23 (Really? Yes, Really!)
Continue readingBy Diann Wimmer, Norbertine Associate, St. Norbert Abbey | Prepare the Way of the Lord: Imagine profound PEACE. Live in HARMONY and HOPE. Be filled with FIRE and the HOLY SPIRIT.
Continue readingBy Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem. | "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again. O house of Jacob, come ..."
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