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It is with profound sadness that I received the news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As the successor to St. Peter, his steadfast devotion to the Church’s magisterium and profound spiritual insights have left a significant imprint on the entire people of God. 

The incarnate word of God, which we welcome and worship on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Jesus, transformed human history forever and restored the profound gift of hope to our world.

As we begin this fourth week of Advent, we are only days away from celebrating Christmas. This week’s Gospel passage from Matthew recounts St. Joseph’s dream where an angel speaks to him. As a consequence of that dream, Joseph’s life and ours change forever.

This Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday - Gaudete meaning “rejoice” in Latin. It is the midpoint of our Advent journey and a moment to rejoice, for we are drawn ever closer to the celebration at Christmas...

During this season of Advent, our Blessed Mother is honored by two special observances: the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12.