The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception present "Journey Through Advent" with Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC. In this new series, Fr. Anthony will help us to dive deeper into the holy penitential season of Advent, preparing ourselves for Our Lord's Birth on Christmas. Join Fr. Anthony as he answers some of the burning questions you may have regarding this season, helping you to make this Advent season more fruitful and spiritually rewarding!
Fr. Anthony Gramlich highlights Advent as a penitential season of preparation for Christ's threefold coming — His Incarnation, His Second Coming, and His entry into hearts through prayer and the Sacraments — emphasizing penance, hope, and devotion to Mary as key elements in preparing for Christmas with faith, joy, and peace.
Who was St. Bonaventure and why does he matter today? In this episode of Saints in Focus, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, explains the life of St. Bonaventure, just one of the select group of doctors of the Catholic Church! His Feast Day is celebrated on July 15th, the day of his death.
Father Anthony reflects on the verses of Matthew to remind us that even little actions can manifest God’s grace in our daily lives.
This week, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC offers encouragement for us to uphold ourselves to our Lenten penances and to not be discouraged if we have failed to observe them.