The Season of Advent

Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. While it expresses the deep longing of all humanity for God, it celebrates the three-fold coming of the Lord: remembering the events that surrounded the Lord’s coming long ago, celebrating his coming among us today, and looking forward to his final coming in glory.

Advent is a season of devout and joyful expectation. Its four Sundays highlight our desire and longing for peace, justice and unity.

A message from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo
“My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to you in anticipation of the upcoming season of Advent, a blessed time of waiting, expectation, and preparation for the coming of Christ and for the annual celebration of his Birth…” Read more at: bit.ly/4agVoQN