Embracing Epiphany
Epiphany brings an opportunity for reflection, renewal, and the celebration of the divine revelation. While the story of the Magi’s journey to Bethlehem is well-known, Epiphany holds a special place in the hearts of many for reasons beyond its historical…
4th Week of Advent: PONDER
PONDER – think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion Today we heard a familiar story from the Bible: Gabriel visits Mary. Here we have a teenager who is engaged to be married, who is…
3rd Week of Advent: WISH
WISH: a desire or hope for something to happen The third week of Advent means Gaudete Sunday! It’s joy week friends! Why is it called “Gaudete Sunday”? Well, the entrance antiphon (opening song) for Gaudete Sunday, in both the Traditional…
2nd Week of Advent: WATCH
Watch: look at or observe attentively over a period of time. Have you ever been going somewhere and autopilot just kicked in and before you know it you’re at your destination and you’re like, wait… how did I get here?…
1st Week of Advent: FOCUS
FOCUS: a center of activity, attraction, or attention Raise your hand if this holiday season has you feeling like you need a pause button in your life?! Okay, you don’t actually have to raise your hand, but if you’re feeling…
NCYC Reflections
On Thursday, November 16, 2023 over 10, 000 high school students and young adults packed into Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the opening night of the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), among that 10,000+ were teens from Blessed Sacrament,…