Intense mental focus is not only a trait of elite athletes, but of followers of Christ who await his arrival in history and in their hearts. We remain focused and aware of God's presence with us ...

Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, begins Sunday, Nov. 30. It is the season of preparation for Christ’s birth ...

Paul’s letter to the Romans and Jesus’ teaching in the Gospel invite us to participate in an undefined period of waiting . . . and that may be one among many of the challenges that we face this season ...