As the wonder of Christmas fast approaches, the Fourth Sunday of Advent presents us with the Gospel scene of the Visitation — Mary immediately making haste to share the joyful news of the Incarnation of God in her womb with her beloved cousin Elizabeth who herself is pregnant with John the Baptist.
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Walking with One during Advent — Step four: Invite
As we come to the end of our Advent journey, this week’s readings offer themes that help us to understand the spirit of the season and guide us in our preparation for Christmas.
Continuing the walk with prayer
If you practice the Catholic faith and have a loving and living relationship with Jesus, various people in your life have prayed for you to be where you spiritually are.
Walking with One during Advent —Step three: Connect
We have reached the halfway mark of our Advent Journey and celebrate “Gaudete” Sunday. We rejoice that the Lord is indeed near!
Offering up silent sacrifices this Advent
Whatever the silent sacrifices look like for you this Advent, know that they are ways Our Lord is asking you to grow closer to Him.
Bringing Christ to others during Advent
In the annual autumn meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) this month, we bishops voted to set the national priorities for 2025-2028, as guideposts for our pastoral work.
Walking with One during Advent — Step two: Intercede
As we continue the Advent journey, the readings of Advent help us focus on the true meaning of the liturgical season.
Participate in the Walk With One Advent study
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison invites the faithful of the diocese to participate in the Walk With One Advent study.
Walking with One during Advent — Step one: Identify
We need to be vigilant evangelizers, looking around and identifying those people in our lives who have fallen away from the practice of the Faith, are estranged from the Church, or perhaps never really knew Jesus at all in the first place.
Advent Midwife Campaign sets $25,000 goal to support expectant mothers and newborns in Haiti
Last year, the Diocese of Madison committed to assist the Diocese of Jacmel in Haiti by collecting funds needed to hire a midwife to assist with pregnancy and births at the Centre de Santé Sacré-Coeur de Thiotte (The Sacred Heart of Thiotte Healthcare Center or CSST).