Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says that Advent invites us into the wilderness of waiting, yet Gaudete Sunday reminds us of that joy springs up even in desolate places. In this tension between penance and joy, we are asked what we are truly seeking—and the Gospel reveals it is Jesus

On The Journey This Week: Fr Joshua Whicker MGL says that Advent invites us into the wilderness of waiting. Mother Hilda tells Annie’s story of forgiveness: To forgive we must see Christ in those who need our forgiveness. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Fr John Corrigan

Byron & Francine Pirola give 3 tips for the Advent and Christmas season that sanctify waiting by noticing people and your surrounds rather than looking at the smart device, scheduling device free time with loved ones, and fasting from selfies

Mother Hilda reflects on how Pachelbel’s Canon evokes vivid memories and the sense of God’s presence woven through those moments. Just as music stirs her own deep recollections, similarly, the whole world, through every element of creation, acts as a vast symphony that awakens God’s loving memories of each person

Bishop Tony Percy says conscience is ‘me looking at me. We may sincerely think or believe something to be the case, but in fact it is not so. Our conscience can be erroneous for a variety of reasons: ignorance and makes erroneous judgments, indolence–taking little trouble to find out what is true and good, or it might be the cumulative effect of sin

Fr John Corrigan says that true happiness comes through the detachment exemplified by John, who shows us that life flourishes when Christ increases and we decrease.

Trish McCarthy explores the common experience of feeling spiritually lost, particularly during life transitions. Even when oriented toward God, we can still feel directionless as "pilgrim people”

Bishop Tony Percy says John’s message is blunt but simple: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. It is supernatural power that evokes repentance, not our own efforts

On The Journey This Week: Fr Mark De Battista says John the Baptist’s bold call demonstrates that firm, direct messages are sometimes necessary for salvation. Mother Hilda tells Annie’s story of forgiveness: To forgive we must see Christ in those who need our forgiveness. Plus, Bishop Tony Percy, Fr Chris Sarkis, and Trish McCarthy

Fr Mark De Battista says John the Baptist’s bold call demonstrates that firm, direct messages are sometimes necessary for salvation rather than being merely "nice" or politically correct