The transformative light of Christ shines in the darkness, calling us to see the world through his eyes and reflect his light through acts of compassion and love.

The Christmas story is an invitation to indulge in the good news, glory, and love that God poured out through the birth of Jesus.

The Christian life is made complete through relationships of mutual encouragement in Christ, as we witness to God’s work in each other and nurture the body of Christ as the Church.

Repentance and ordinary goodness prepare our hearts to fully welcome the Messiah, removing the barriers that keep us from embracing the relationship God desires with us.

God calls us to be refined and cleansed during Advent, preparing our hearts and lives for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

While we await the transcendent return of Christ, we are called to respond personally by growing in love and living faithfully amidst life’s challenges.