The word “Advent” means “coming”. By the 4th Centruy, the first evidence of Advent is written from the Council of Saragossa, Spain in 380 AD Advent has a double meaning. The first two weeks of Advent the scripute readings look to the 2nd coming of Christ. The last two weeks of Advent have to do with the first coming of Christ in Bethlehem....

This week is Thanksgiving, of course, and we have much to be thankful for. I preached a couple months ago about how humility is necessary for any other virtue to be properly exercised. I said, "Faith without humility is hypocrisy. Hope without humility is presumption. Love without humility is manipulation." I could add to that, thanksgiving without humility is boasting and blasphemy.

There is a very interesting category of saints in the Church we call "mystics", many of whom are women who received extensive visions and revelations from God...

As we continue to hear news and feel effects regarding inflation, shortages of goods, etc., it is important for us as Christians not to be caught up in any spirit of fear or complaining...