Advent

Jesus arrives yet He never left

Leah Perrault · December 24, 2025

My prayer for Advent this year emerged out of an evening retreat, given by a colleague at the retreat centre where I work: “Jesus, move in me.”

Advent asks us to accept joy, goodness of Christ

Luke Mandato · December 9, 2025

Dr. David Deane offers a reminder that Advent is not a mere warm-up act before Christmas, but rather the Church’s annual rebellion against a world that has forgotten how to wait for Christ.

An Advent message from Pax Christi and the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence

Catholic Register Staff · December 4, 2025

An Advent message released last week from Pax Christi and the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence.

Advent retreats prepare for coming of the Saviour

Quinton Amundson · November 28, 2025

This Advent, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, SJ is calling on the Catholic faithful, both clergy and laity, to honour our faith by restoring solemnity and reverence to the Church’s sacred celebrations.

Advent prepares us for the fullness of life

Catholic Register Staff · November 27, 2025

Cardinal Francis Leo’s Message for Advent, which begins Nov. 30.

Newman Centre embraces calm over Advent season

Luke Mandato · December 19, 2024

For many, the Christmas season marks a time of increased chaos as hectic scheduling and overwhelming agendas combine to make for one of the busiest times of the year. Yet for staff and students at Toronto's Newman Centre, the Christmas season is one of relative calm.

‘Let the skies pour down righteousness’

Anna Farrow · December 18, 2024

Rorate Mass celebrated at a Montreal parish continues age old liturgical tradition