Go Deeper
in Advent

We are now approaching the season of Advent, This is a season of waiting and watching, as God does amazing things in our lives. It is season for us to slow down that God may quietly enter into our lives once again. Consider reflecting on the following resources to help you live well this season of Advent.

One of the beautiful ways to grow deeper in Advent is through the fabulous music of the season. Consider meditating on the music provided by our Old St. Mary’s musicians at Noontime Concert. Check out our Noontime Concert Advent-Christmas Concert page.

Besides the Advent activities found in our parish and archdiocese,
here are some personal resources:

• Pope Leo - Dilexi Te - Apostolic Exhortation on love for the poor, released 4 October 2025.

• Pope Leo on AI - Pope Leo: AI must help and not hinder children and young people's development

• Pope Leo’s First Public Homily - for the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel May 9, 2025.

• Pope Francis Encyclical Letter: Dilexit Nos (On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ)

• The Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly - you can pick up a copy of the book at our parish office (while supplies last) and use it to explore how to better listen to God.

60th Anniversary of Dei Verbum

• Dei Verbum (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation) - This year marks this Vatican II document’s 60th anniversary on Sacred Scripture and God’s self-revelation.

1,700 Anniversary of the Nicene Creed

• Nicene Creed - We’re in the 1,700th anniversary for the Council of Nicaea in AD 325.
  Click here for a 5 minute summary.

Jubilee Year of Hope

• Spes Non Conundit (Hope Does not Disappoint) - Papal Bull establishing the Ordinary Jubilee Year of Hope by Pope Francis

• Jubilee Year of Hope Resources - Here are some resources from the Archdiocese of Washington on the Jubilee Year of Hope