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The Greatest Gift

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/l335WFeRRAY On this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, we find ourselves amid the company of Mary, her cousin Elizabeth, and the in utero John the Baptist. As Tony explains, though yet unborn, the Baptist helps teach us one...
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The Joy of Repentance

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/usYOxj0kWCo On this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, the Church summons us to rejoice! However, as Tony explains, this call to rejoice is not unqualified. Instead, we only have reason to rejoice if we have first reco...
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Remembering St. Nicholas

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/g-2xwSqU2RQ What comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus? Probably something along the lines of a jolly figure, somewhat mysterious, who dresses in a vibrant red suit and stocking hat, and who miraculously, in one night,...
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The Two Horizons of Advent

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/7HATvdTJCh8 How many of us will spend this Advent Season caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping and partying? In this episode of FRESHImage Presents, Tony explores the true meaning of Advent, which is intended as a ...
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A Dwelling Place for God

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/K9a5NapAR4Q We have arrived at the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, and this Sunday we see God's plan for the human family fully revealed in the Annunciation. As Tony explains, it is in Mary that God's purpose for the Inc...
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The Baptist’s Lesson-Part 2

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/GxW2lR2q0ms On this Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, the Church calls us to rejoice! As last Sunday, we are presented with the figure of St. John the Baptist in our Gospel. Tony suggests that this is entirely app...
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Rejoice in the Lord Always: Gaudete Sunday

Posted on by Andrzej Zahorski
Amidst the four candles of the Advent wreath, one stands out in rose color, symbolizing the Third Sunday known as Gaudete Sunday. This Sunday’s liturgy resounds with a powerful yet seemingly simple message, "Rejoice!" The concept of Christian...
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The Baptist’s Lesson-Part 1

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/GlsJR4RA6Uc On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear a shocking message and meet a no less shocking figure. The first is made by St. Mark the Evangelist and the second is St. John the Baptist. As Tony explains, when taken t...
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Preparing Space for the Lord Within

Posted on by Andrzej Zahorski
Christmas, a season characterized by its festive spirit, joyous decorations, seasonal concerts, and culinary delights, stands as the undisputed favorite time of the year for many. The popular narrative of Christmas often aligns with our intuitiv...
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Watch!

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/TmC4TElIem8 This Sunday marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the life of the Church, and the First Sunday of Advent. And today, Jesus has a stark warning for us, "Watch!" But what exactly is Jesus telling us to w...
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