Father Joshua J. Whitfield reflects on the readings and Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 16, 2025.

“How do we really enter into a season like Advent when the world around us is already celebrating Christmas?” This is the question host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., sets before his guests, Scripture ...

During Advent, we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, born in the flesh. The anticipation of any feast day often brings joy and excitement, but the birth of Jesus Christ stands out among the rest ...

“That deep purple that you see in Advent, that very rich color, is the color of repentance,” Father Briscoe explained. “It reminds us of the sober and somber character of the season and tells us that ...