Fr. Hezekias and Annie unpack the First Sunday of Advent: Isaiah's prophecy of swords to plowshares, Jesus' urgent call to stay awake, and what it really means to be "left behind." Wake up & prepare for Christ's coming through prayer, fasting, & charity.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore David's anointing as king, Jesus' enthronement on the cross, and Mary's queenship, examining how Christ reigns through self-giving love and calls us as Christians to participate in His royal mission of pouring out our lives

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Malachi's prophecy of the Sun of Justice, Jesus' teaching on Jerusalem's destruction, and Paul's call to faithful work, examining how Advent prepares us for Christ's coming through prayer, fasting, and generous giving.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Ezekiel's vision of living water flowing from the temple, Jesus cleansing the temple, and Paul's teaching that we are God's building, examining how the dedication of St. John Lateran celebrates the Church as living temple.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore eternal life through Wisdom, Psalm 23, and Jesus' promise of resurrection, examining the communion of saints, sacred relics, and intercessory prayer for the faithful departed on All Souls Day.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore why God loves the poor and lowly through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, examining what true humility means as preparation for Advent and Christ's coming.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore persevering faith through Moses defeating Amalek with outstretched arms prefiguring the cross, Jesus' parable of the persistent widow, and Paul's charge to preach urgently, examining intercessory prayer and witness.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore humble faith and thanksgiving through Naaman's healing in the Jordan, Jesus cleansing ten lepers with only one returning to give thanks, and Paul's call to persevere, examining Christian mission to the exiled.

Fr. Hezekias & Annie examine what it means to wait faithfully when God seems silent, exploring Habakkuk's anguished cry as Babylon approaches, Jesus' radical teaching that servants deserve no thanks, and Paul's urgent charge to guard truth amid suffering.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie expose the contrast between religious performance and authentic discipleship through Amos's fiery denunciation of Israel's luxury amid injustice, Jesus' parable of the rich man's torment, and Paul's call to pursue righteousness.