advent

December 4, 2024

From Parang to prophets: rediscovering the joy of Advent

By Fr Robert Christo, Vicar for Communications For many Catholics, Advent wasn’t always the season that got much attention. Back in the day, it quietly tiptoed […]
December 15, 2021

A Marian role as Advent focus changes

By Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Mary is an important companion in our lives. In Advent, she has a special role […]
December 15, 2021

 Creating outdoor spaces for Advent and Christmas

By Kevin Allister Garcia We have arrived at the fourth week of Advent, where we light the fourth candle on our Advent wreath known as the […]
December 15, 2021

Words of joy, peace, and promise

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we look forward with great excitement to the feast of Christmas. We are confident that the Saviour, who became incarnate […]
December 7, 2021

Dream about the Church we are called to be

GUYANA Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB has given the following message for the Season of Advent: “… to inspire people to dream about the Church we are […]
December 7, 2021

Advent explained by ‘Fr Mike’ – Enter into the joy of the day

By Msgr Michael de Verteuil, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission The third Sunday in Advent is sometimes referred to as Gaudete (rejoice) Sunday. You will […]
December 7, 2021

DIY: make a sacred space for Advent

By Kevin Allister Garcia Last week, we went through the steps of preparing an Advent wreath as we journey through this season of preparation to celebrate […]
December 7, 2021

A time of Hope when all seems hopeless

Simone Maria, a Trini-born UK blogger, shares her post at the start of the Advent season. Today is the first Sunday of Advent. A time of […]