We dare not hope. Advent, by contrast, in the Christian world is a special time of waiting that is starkly different. It is warm and welcoming. The annual liturgical calendar reminds us of the ...

“Advent is a time of waiting, it is a time of joy because the ... Let us await him with faithful hearts, purified minds and joyful spirits.” — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 10.

So, what exactly makes Advent a penitential season? And how can we embrace it in a way that deepens our spiritual life while keeping our spirits lifted? This expectant waiting naturally invites ...

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and children and adults alike are getting ready to crack open their advent calendars. Here at the Football Faithful, we’ve decided to ...