Reflecting on the O Antiphons of Advent, Erin invites us to slow down, speak the many names of Jesus, and ponder anew the question He asks each of us: “Who do you say that I am?”Join this virtual Advent pilgrimage:

Fr. Michael reflects on the dual visits from an Angel to Mary and Joseph. Why does Joseph trust his dream and trust that his wife has not betrayed him?Join this virtual Advent pilgrimage: htoh.us/advent

Reflecting on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Fr. Kubicki invites us to imagine a humble dog alongside the shepherds at the manger, reminding us that the birth of Jesus drew not only people, but all of creation, to adore him.Join this vir...

Inspired by his time in a Jesuit community that prayed with the characters and items in the manager scene, Fr. Kubicki reminds us that to truly receive Jesus we must be empty of the things which would block His coming into our own hearts.

Reflecting on nativity scenes and the words of Saint Francis, Father Al Lauer, and Pope Francis, Fr. Kubicki invites us to rediscover the startling truth of Christmas: that the all-powerful God really became a helpless baby out of love for us.<...

Paula concludes her Advent reflections on grief and suffering, inviting us to discover a deeper kind of hope — not in outcomes or expectations, but in Jesus, the light who walks with us through darkness and stays when answers do not come.

Paula reflects on grief during Advent, encouraging those who mourn to honor their limits, be gentle with themselves, and trust that God meets them tenderly as they wait and take heart.Join this virtual Advent pilgrimage:

Paula reflects on the Longest Night of the year, offering hope to those carrying grief and loss by reminding us that even in our darkest seasons, God has not forgotten us and holds us tenderly in love.Join this virtual Advent pilgrimage:...

Fr. Michael returns to introduce this week's new speakers and to explore what it means that "the desert will exult!" Or put another way, what it means to be joyful when we are grieving.Join this virtual Advent pilgrimage:

Fr. Grismer invites us to see every moment through the lens of God’s providence, discovering that the Incarnation assures us we never face life’s uncertainties alone — for God provides in all things, great and small.Join this virtual Adv...

Fr. Sean encourages us to pray for the gift of Joy this Advent season and to anticipate the coming of Jesus just like John the Baptist did.Join this virtual Advent pilgrimage: htoh.us/advent

Fr. Sean encourages us to pray for the gift of Joy this Advent season and to anticipate the coming of Jesus just like John the Baptist did.Receive each daily reflection by email: htoh.us/advent

Imagine Jesus telling his Father, that wasn't enough, I need to do more for those I love. Dr. Terry invites us to make Christmas, the celebration of the Incarnation, about more than a symbol.Receive each daily reflection by email:

Dr. Terry reflects on how his own mortality, the changes he notices as he ages, is a reminder that Jesus too was a unique and particular person; not some abstract being, but one of us; fully human.Receive each daily reflection by email: ...

Dr. Terry tells a story of wonder, awe and discovery about his own daughter and draws parallels to the leap of faith Jesus took to enter humanity.Receive each daily reflection by email: htoh.us/advent...

Fr. Michael kicks off week two of our Virtual Pilgrimage by focusing on John the Baptist and how he stood apart calling for repentance and truth. Telling the story of his friend, Ken Feit, Fr. Michael shares a sound poem that Ken composed on Jo...

In her final reflection, Lauren invites us to look with God upon the world as it is today, seeing its chaos, beauty, and need through the loving gaze of the Trinity who still comes among us.Receive each daily reflection by email:

For Friday of the 1st Week of Advent Lauren Hackman-Brooks guides us in an imaginative prayer watching with God as Mary says "Yes" to the the Angel Gabriel.Receive each daily reflection by email: htoh.us/...

For Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent Lauren Hackman-Brooks begins leading us in a Contemplation on the Incarnation, an Ignatian meditation of God's love for all.Receive each daily reflection by email: h...

Join Fr. Michael Rossman, SJ for this reflection on Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent.Receive each daily reflection by email: htoh.us/advent

Join Fr. Michael Rossman, SJ for this reflection on Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent.Receive each daily reflection by email: htoh.us/advent

Join Fr. Michael Rossman, SJ for this reflection on Monday of the 1st Week of Advent.Receive each daily reflection by email: htoh.us/advent

Week 1 of Heart to Heart's Virtual Pilgrimage exploring stories of the Incarnation of Jesus seen in everyday life.Sign up at https://htoh.us/advent

Fr. Michael introduces the new virtual pilgrimage from Heart to Heart: And the Word Was Made Flesh, Incarnations Stories for Advent & Christmas. It runs from Nov 30th through Jan 4th.Each Sunday from the first Sunday of Advent throu...

Repentance. Forgiveness. Mission.from Luke 9:1-6esus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authorityover all demons and to cure diseases,and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of Godand to heal the sick.He sai...