Dr James Hanvey SJ, outside the Church dedicated to St Joseph in Nazareth, looks at the enormity of what God asked of Joseph and the humble way in which he embraced his role without perhaps fully comprehending it.

Jim McManus, Director of Public Health in Hertfordshire, tells us why following the example of St John of the Cross is a wholesome pursuit during Advent.

In today's reflection, Clare Ward, our Home Mission Advisor, encourages us to be that Christmas apostle - bringing the priceless gift of faith to those around us.

Offering love and support to vulnerable women is both a vocation and day job for Sr Lynda Dearlove, CEO of the charity 'Women at the Well'. This is her #Thought4Advent.

Forgiveness and reconciliation are at the very heart of Advent. In this reflection Bishop John Arnold talks about the chance to make fresh start - a new beginning - facing our faults and seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Continuing the theme of dometic poverty, Dr Rosemary Keenan, Chief Executive of the Catholic Children's Society, Westminster, reminds us of the need to help and understand parents and particularly children living in poverty.

Today's reflection comes from Helen O'Brien the Chief Executive of Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and brings the focus back onto the most vulnerable and marginalised in our society.

For the Second Sunday of Advent, our podcast reflection comes from the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Dr James Hanvey SJ talks about the call to say "yes" to God - just as Mary did.

Elizabeth Davies, our Marriage and Family Life Project Officer, offers her Advent reflection on why she's looking forward to getting the family together at Christmas despite the challenges.

Benedictine monk Fr Christopher Jamison offers his Advent reflection on why we should all carve out time for moments of silence.