Meditations
Sunday, Fourth Week of Advent
December 22, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
We celebrate this fourth Sunday of Advent. A reminder that Christmas is drawing even closer. There is a buzz in the air and excitement is brewing. This is where we find Elizabeth and Mary.
We know we should cultivate silence in our lives. Why don’t we?
December 19, 2024
Scripture, science and experience tell us that we all should cultivate silence in our lives. If we know this, why do we resist it? If you want “to learn to better wait in silence,” a silent, directed retreat might be what you’re looking for.
Wednesday, Third Week of Advent
December 18, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
Can you imagine what must have been going through Jospeh’s mind as he heard the news that his beloved was with child? What a mess! What a mess life can be at times.
Decisions, Decisions
December 16, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
When you’re torn between options, how do you what is the right choice? There are no fool-proof way to know, but tapping into all of our wisdom centers — the head, the heart and the gut —is our best shot at making the best (and most loving) decision possible.
Family Matters: Baking for Fun and Fellowship
December 15, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
During the holidays, I like to share my culinary traditions and memories with my children so they can pass them down to their families. Baking with family and friends is a wonderful way to teach, fellowship and share.
Sunday, Third Week of Advent
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
What kind of a preacher must John the Baptist have been? What was so wonderful about his words and his presence that drew people to him in the desert, in the middle of nowhere? New Videos posted Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Second Week of Advent
December 11, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
How worn out and tried are we feeling today? Are gloomy days leaving us wanting for the sunshine? We need a prophet to speak to our hearts and remind us of a God who is always present to us.
The Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2024
Sunday, Second Week of Advent
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
The gospel today begins with a long list of names of “important” people. It makes us ask the question: which leads us to ask ourselves: Who are the most important people in our life? New Videos posted Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.
Taize for December: Advent, waiting for the Lord
December 6, 2024
We have begun the Season of Advent, a Season of waiting and preparing for the Lord. Is there something you are waiting for this Advent? If so, have you been waiting for a long time?
Wednesday, First Week of Advent
December 4, 2024
A New Video Series: Coffee with Padre
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
In today’s gospel, we see Jesus “moved with pity,” which leads us to ask ourselves: How much are we willing to put ourselves out there for someone else?