An Advent Sojourn
What Catholics Believe About Advent: Preparing Your Heart for Christ
Episode 5
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10-Dec-2025
In this episode of What Catholics Believe, Fr. Chris Martin explains what Advent is, why the Church celebrates it, and how Catholics can enter more deeply into this season of preparation. Discover the meaning behind the colors of Advent, the difference between Advent and Christmas, and how Scripture — from Mary and Joseph to John the Baptist — teaches us to be a people awake and ready for the Lord’s coming.
Tags: Advent, Bible Study, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Devotional, Discipleship
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