These advent calendar activities, for example, provide a fun little diversion every day, as you take a break from the holiday to-do lists, shopping, and binge-watching Christmas movies.

This year, Christmas Eve begins the final week of Advent and our last gift to you comes just in time to be a part of your Christmas gatherings or your own special time to reflect on the season.

Dubbed the "Star of Wonder Advent Pilgrimage of Peace," the free virtual pilgrimage began on Sunday, December 3, the first Sunday of Advent. Videos are available on Magdala's YouTube page.

What is more joyful than coloring? Bring out your crayons, colored pencils and markers, then visit our virtual Advent wreath. You will find several printable coloring pages featuring Nativity images ...

Sunday, Dec. 6, is the Second Sunday of Advent (Year B). Mass Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 85:9-14; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8. This Second Sunday of Advent, we continue with the theme of ...

Advent renews my spirit every year because it invites new hope for a world in despair, light for a world in darkness, and peace for a world at war. Advent calls us to prepare anew for the coming ...

For daily reflections this Advent, see John's new booklet, "The Advent of the God of Peace" from www.paxchristiusa.org, and his book, "Mary of Nazareth, Prophet of Peace" from Ave Maria Press.