Dear Friends,

As we begin Advent together, the start of a new liturgical year, may the Lord prepare our hearts for all that is in store for us in the year to come. United to Our Lady and all the saints, we know that in all things, joys and sorrows, we have reason to praise the Lord.

I will bless the Lord at all times;

his praise shall be always in my mouth.

My soul will glory in the Lord;

let the poor hear and be glad.

Magnify the Lord with me;

and let us exalt his name together. (Ps 34:2-4)

In Christ,

Rev. Sebastian White, O.P.

Editor-in-Chief

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