Readings (Year B) Isa. 63:16B–17, 19B; 64:2–7Ps. 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–191 Cor. 1:3–9Mark 13:33–37 Reflection: Worth the wait There is a certain starkness to the gospel passage for the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the new...
A reflection for the First Sunday in Advent
Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. reflects on the readings for November 29, 2020.
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November 2020
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE
House of peace
Offering hospitality and hope, Catholics in Colorado are putting faith into action by welcoming the stranger.
BY JEAN LOTUS
Breadth of life
Being pro-life does not mean being a single-issue voter, say U.S. Catholic readers.
BY STEPHEN SCHNECK
Take a stand
With Catholic Relief Services, Catholics around the country are leading local social justice advocacy.
AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL O’KEEFE
The monk and the artist
Nourish your inner monk through contemplative creativity.
BY CHRISTINE VALTERS PAINTNER
The good pastor
Archbishop Hélder Câmara recognized that caring for the poor is not simply an act of charity, but also an act of justice.
BY BERNARD EVANS
