Tag: Advent
Archbishop Fisher homily: Shout for joy, daughters of Zion
This is the edited text for Gaudete Sunday (3rd Sunday of Advent) at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney 15 December 2024.
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. And it’s...
Philippa Martyr writes on how Advent invites reflection on the Four Last Things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Our daily choices shape eternity's destination.
Three ways to a better Advent
In all this busy-work and busy-play, it’s easy for us to lose sight of the guest of honour, arriving at his birthday utterly exhausted. Here are three ideas to reset our Advent.
Advent…it’s the waiting that counts
"Advent mirrors the waiting in Point Clare—a season of expectation, hope, and transformation, where quiet moments prepare for new beginnings."
A Brush with Faith: The Jesse Tree
The "Jesse Tree" was often used to illuminate medieval manuscripts. It also appeared on altarpieces, in stained glass, as icon art, and—as this week’s Brush with Faith demonstrates —as fresco pieces.
Do you have a confession to make? Yeah, you probably do
"Feeling smug about a sinless year? Think again. Sins of omission—kindness withheld, grudges clung to—await your confession this Advent," writes Philippa Martyr.
Francine and Byron Pirola: True confessions of an Advent failure
Advent is full of opportunities for spiritual nourishment. There’s community celebrations, family gatherings and beautiful church services.
Good retreats make rejoicing Catholics at Advent
This weekend is all about rejoicing, but it’s hard to rejoice when you’re flat as a tack. It’s the end of the year and everyone is tired.
George Weigel: Books for Christmas 2023
Advent 2023 is as short as Advent can be, so this annual column on Christmas gift books that will inspire, entertain, and inform.
Philippa Martyr: Five easy ways to make the most of Advent
Advent is an excellent time to start your new year’s resolutions for 2024. You can use it as a dress rehearsal for Lent.
Melto D’Moronoyo: Maronites set off on another year’s liturgical pilgrimage
Australia prides itself on being a multi-cultural country. Unknown to many Australians, the Catholic Church is not only multi-cultural but also multi-ritual.
Phillipa Martyr: Trust: where rubber hits the road
Advent is the season of penance, which is why it’s normally purple. But today we’re breaking out the rose vestments, if you’re lucky enough...
