Journey through Advent: Staying Vigilant
Journey through Advent: Staying Vigilant
The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception present "Journey Through Advent" with Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC. In this 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.
In Part 2, Fr. Anthony reflects on Advent as a time of joyful anticipation and spiritual vigilance, encouraging prayer, reflection, acts of charity, and devotion to Mary to prepare for Christ's Second Coming and His presence in our hearts.
You might also like...
Have you ever wondered why Catholic priests bless throats on Feb. 3, the Feast of St. Blaise? Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC explains the history of this famous tradition and blessing. Saint Blaise, pray for us!
Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the Newborn King!Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC gives us insight behind this beloved hymn, as we finally end our Advent journey to welcome Christ the Savior on this Christmas Day!On behalf of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Merry Christmas to all!
The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120925.cfm
As Advent unfolds, Fr. Mark reminds us that the season is not only about remembering Israel’s longing for the Messiah, nor only about anticipating Christ’s Second Coming—it's about recognizing how He comes to us right now. And for that, we need two essential forms of knowledge: knowledge of God and knowledge of ourselves.
