Kresta in the Afternoon – December 1, 2023 – Hour 2

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: December 1, 2023 Published in: Al Kresta

We begin this Advent season with Msgr. Charles Pope, who has a recipe for Advent readiness, and Brant Pitre, who helps us walk a spiritual path with Jesus.

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An Advent Recipe for Readiness

These first weeks of Advent focus more on the Lord’s second coming in glory than on His first coming at Bethlehem. The Gospel clearly states that we must always be prepared, for at an hour we do not expect, the Son of Man will come. “Ready” is the key word. But how should we be ready? We talk with Msgr Charles Pope.

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A Recipe for Readiness – A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent

msgr_charles_pope copy — Msgr. Charles Pope is the pastor of Holy Comforter St Cyprian parish in Washington, DC. Along with publishing a daily blog at the Archdiocese of Washington website, he has written in pastoral journals, conducted numerous retreats for priests and lay faithful, and has also conducted weekly Bible studies in the U.S. Congress and the White House. He was named a Monsignor in 2005. Visit blog.adw.org.

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Walking the Path of Prayer with Jesus

Advent is upon us, and it’s a great opportunity for us to grow in our relationship with Jesus. The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the three major forms of prayer and the three stages of spiritual growth that exist to bring them closer to God. We’ll explore them with Brant Pitre.