Deacon Ben reminds us that the true meaning of Christmas is to keep our eyes focused on Jesus and to turn away from the “idols” we have come to worship.

Father Michael invites us to follow our call to share in God’s divine mission to bring Emmanuel into the world. Let us allow God to enter into our hearts through the sacraments because He is truly the King of Glory.

Father Michael helps us see that the waiting through advent is an opportunity to refocus to see that God is With Us (Emmanuel) and that the reconciliation that we needed because of the sin of Adam & Eve took time. Be Patient.

Father Michael encourages us to ask our Blessed Mother to help us to have the sentiments she had while carrying the Word Incarnate within her. And, he reminds us that Mary was the first to receive God’s redeeming Grace which she received at her conception.

Deacon Mark helps us prepare our hearts and minds to receive Jesus in the Eucharist while also preparing our hearts to receive Him at Christmas.

Deacon Ben reminds us to stay watchful and alert as we await the coming of Christ into the world

Deacon Mark shares the type of King that Jesus is—not a worldly King with wealth and authoritarian power; but a meek and humble servant leader. May He reign in our hearts!

Father reminds us that in Baptism God takes us by the hand and makes us a new creation, but we need to remain alert through prayerful vigilance to meet Christ.

Father reminds us that we truly are the body of Christ.

Deacon Ben helps us understand the concept of purgatory

Father reminds us that God’s mercy is free and limitless.

Deacon Mark reminds us to be persistent in prayer.

Father Michael shows us that gratitude in all things is a foundation of our faith and expressing our gratefulness will lead us deeper into conversion towards Christ.

Deacon Ben helps us to see that faith changes us. It changes the way we see and deal with the circumstances we face.

Deacon Mark advises us to look to DO the GOOD in the world to share God’s love.

Fr. Michael helps us to see that we need to invest in our future for eternal life.

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Deacon Dennis helps us to see what our “target” is. Let’s aim to be as close to Jesus as possible!

Father Michael shares that none of us deserve a seat at God’s banquet table. It is only because Christ took the lowest place that we get to join the banquet in heaven.

Deacon Dennis reminds us that salvation is God’s free gift. We were adopted into God’s family through our baptism without our cooperation, but we will not be saved without our cooperation. It takes effort. Strive to enter through the narrow gate.