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Second Week of Advent: Why Repent?

Why Repent? This question becomes especially urgent in the season of Advent. It is easy to fall into the illusion that our comfortable, secure, predictable lives—untouched by war or great hardship—are somehow equivalent to loving God and neighbor as Christ commands. But St. John the Baptizer in Matthew’s Gospel (3:1–12) will have none of that. He exposes the truth: our self-centeredness gives us a heart of stone, blocks love, stifles compassion, and keeps us from bearing good

Art Bennett

6 days ago1 min read

First Week of Advent: Joyful Participation

It's here! It's here! Advent is beginning! Did we start our day with such exclamations of excitement? Did we run down the stairs as a child often does on Christmas morning with all of the anticipation of the packages and glitter to be found under a tree? Maybe we should have. Today’s readings encourage us to go, rejoicing as we do, to the house of the Lord; to always be prepared for the unknown day and hour when our Lord will come. Challenge yourself to seize each day of th

Advent Reflections

Maureen Ashby

Nov 301 min read

Advent Reflections by Options Program students at Saint John Paul the Great HS

Every year, the Porto Charities family journeys together through Advent, reflecting on the Gospel readings for each week. This year, we will be guided by the students in our high school Options Programs and Expanded Services at Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connell, St. Paul VI, and Saint John Paul the Great. They have prayerfully reflected on the week's readings and have shared their thoughts with us through words, pictures, and videos. May the Lord bless us as we joyfully antici

Advent Reflections

JP the Great HS

Dec 22, 20242 min read

Advent Reflections by Options Program students at Paul VI Catholic High School

Dear Friends , Every year, the Porto Charities family journeys together through Advent, reflecting on the Gospel readings for each week. This year, we will be guided by the students in our high school Options Programs and Expanded Services at Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connell, St. Paul VI, and Saint John Paul the Great. They have prayerfully reflected on the week's readings and have shared their thoughts with us through words, pictures, and videos. May the Lord bless us as we

Advent Reflections