Mother Hilda tells Annie’s story of forgiveness. To forgive we must see Christ in those who need our forgiveness and sometimes the hardest person to forgive is ourselves

Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says the first week of Advent has the great call to stay awake and prepare for the Lord's coming—not out of fear or anxiety, but in joyful anticipation of the salvation found in Jesus Christ

Fr Antony Jukes says Advent marks both the commemoration of Christ's birth and anticipation of his return—at the end of time, at the end of our own lives, and in the unexpected moments of each day

Bishop Tony Percy says the word Advent means ‘coming towards.’ God comes toward us in three ways. Over the course of Advent, an interplay between these three comings: In the flesh and in weakness – first coming. In power and in Spirit – now. And in glory and in majesty – the second coming

Fr John Corrigan says Christian hope in Advent is grounded in the concrete promise of Jesus as God's complete remedy, though the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy remains both "now" and "not yet"—begun but not completed

Mother Hilda says the prayer “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening” is a powerful posture of attentiveness to remain attentive to God throughout each day

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says the first week of Advent has the great call to stay awake and prepare for the Lord's coming. Mother Hilda says the prayer “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening” is a powerful posture of attentiveness to remain attentive to God throughout each day. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Antony Jukes, and Fr John Corrigan

Fr John Corrigan says the Feast of Christ the King reminds the world that Christ’s true kingship transcends all earthly powers. Christ's kingdom is found wherever He is present

Bishop Tony Percy says being grateful for literally everything in life is a recipe for greatness – spiritual magnanimity. Jesus is the epitome of gratitude

Mother Hilda says we can counter widespread hate and despair by starting with small gestures of love and patience with God as the essential element in these efforts