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Advent Season

Preparing for Encounter

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/Y8lmCZ5OhWo On this Second Sunday of Advent, St. Luke emphasizes the historical reality of the drama of salvation to us, and we meet the forerunner of the Messiah, St. John the Baptist. As Tony explains, in the life of St. ...
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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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The Lord Our Justice

Posted on by Tony Crescio
https://youtu.be/QxIdxBGXXYw On this First Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that a just society requires that the people of that society live in a just relationship with God. However, as Tony explains, this is far easier said that done, as...
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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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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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