Action Item: Reflect on how the shepherd will be born with a body to save your soul from sin.

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Depictions of Christ the Good Shepherd combine two beautiful biblical images: John 10 and Luke 15. Reflect on Jesus rejoicing—the lost sheep found and laid across his shoulders—and how the sheep almost melts into him. The sheep must rely so completely on Jesus’ strength that it becomes one with h...

30 Minutes BC creatively explores the profound emotions and intimate struggles of Mary and Joseph during the final 30 minutes before the birth of Jesus. As the clock ticks down, the couple navigates a whirlwind of hope, joy, and uncertainty, turning to God amidst it all.

"During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice ...

Action Item: Follow John the Baptist, putting aside material pursuits for spiritual.

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Because the book of Ruth is so short, it allows the author to do some remarkable things with the structure, story, dialogue, and characters. It’s so focused that it has a kind of rich, theological density to it. If Genesis is like the best soup you’ve ever had, the book of Ruth is like the best s...

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand." —Philippians 4:4–5

Action Item: See in John the Baptist a summons to repent and prepare our hearts for Christ.

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We’ve already seen Abram’s faith at work when he left his home and family. In Genesis 22, we see the pinnacle of his faith, which has deepened over years of trusting in the Lord and learning from him. We also see the limits of faith and why it must also be accompanied by hope and love.

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"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand and it gives light to all in the house. Let our light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." —Mat...

Join Fr. John Burns as he journeys deeper into the theme for week two: preparation.

Action Item: Prepare with vigilance and prayer for the coming of Christ.

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The Jesse Tree—what is it? It seems like a simple question. Actually, it can be answered in a variety of ways. We'll return to this question several times as we continue through Advent. Each time we do, we’ll understand it better!

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"Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah." —Jeremiah 33:14
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Dear Lord, help me to seek you first during this Advent journey so that there will be room in my heart for the Christ Child this Chri...

Join Fr. John Burns as he journeys deeper into the theme for week one: watchfulness.

Action Item: Be truthful, staying away from the father of lies and the kingdom of deceit.

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Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different pieces of Sacred Art to discuss their theological meanings and how they can speak to us today.

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Join Fr. Scott Bailey, a priest in the Archdiocese of Denver, as he answers some of the Internet's most popular questions about the priesthood.

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In this video, we trace the origins of the word “gospel” and how it ties the story of the Old Testament together with the story of Jesus and his announcement of God’s kingdom. Jesus brought God’s rule and reign to the world in a very upside-down way, which is the best news you could ask for.

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