Advent Isn’t Over! Spiritual Tips to Finish Strong!

December 23, 2024 00:41:22
Advent Isn’t Over! Spiritual Tips to Finish Strong!
Chris Stefanick Catholic Show
Advent Isn’t Over! Spiritual Tips to Finish Strong!

Dec 23 2024 | 00:41:22

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Chris Stefanick

Show Notes

Advent isn’t over yet, guys! While in the secular world, it seems like Christmas is already here, Catholics have a very different perspective. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we not only prepare our homes for Jesus’ birth, but we prepare our hearts and minds and spiritual lives, too!

Today on the Chris Stefanick Show, I’m talking to my dear friend, Fr. Michael O’Loughlin. He is the pastor of the Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary in Los Angeles and co-host of the What God Is Not Podcast. And yes, he is also famous for going to bars and coffee shops in LA dressed in his priest clerics and evangelizing to the patrons there!

We talk about how to close our Advent strong (or how to get back on track if you feel like your Advent has been lacking) and how to finish with the best Christmas ever. We chat about how hardcore Byzantine Advent is (they fast from meat, dairy, wine AND oil!), why engaging with God through our senses is important and needed, how to prepare your heart for Jesus’ birth, and so much more.

Plus, Fr. Michael shares all about Byzantine iconography and goes through several beautiful icons that capture the beauty of this season. I can’t wait to dive in!

Show links: Fr. Michael’s podcast: https://whatgodisnot.com/

My sister’s AMAZING art and iconography: https://elizabethzelasko.com/

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