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5 Catholic Resources to Help You Grow Closer to Christ this Advent, by Francesca Pollio Fenton – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Francesca is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Digital Media from the University of Colorado – Denver. She is also in charge of the social media for Catholic News Agency.

CNA Staff, Nov 23, 2025 / 06:00 am – As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.

From Ascension:

Join Father Mike Schmitz this Advent for “Waiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz” on the Ascension app.

Beginning Nov. 30, a 26-day video series will guide viewers on becoming aware of how God is shaping them through seasons of waiting and how to wait well. Each day a five-minute video will be released and feature a reflection from Schmitz that unpacks the daily Mass reading as well as Scripture versus, catechism excerpts, and reflection questions to encourage participants to go deeper into the meaning of Advent.

Ascension’s “Waiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz” video series. Credit: Ascension

Schmitz’s weekly homily videos during Advent are part of the “Waiting Well” series and available for free on YouTube. However, the daily reflections will only be available on the Ascension app with a subscription or free trial. ….

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5 Catholic Resources to Help You Grow Closer to Christ this Advent, by Francesca Pollio Fenton

Buckley at 100: Catholicism, Communism, and Conservatism, by Clark S. Judge

Back to the Caves (and ruins), by Anthony Esolen

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CNA Staff, Nov 23, 2025 / 06:00 am – As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.

From Ascension:

Join Father Mike Schmitz this Advent for “Waiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz” on the Ascension app.

Ascension’s “Waiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz” video series. Credit: Ascension

Schmitz’s weekly homily videos during Advent are part of the “Waiting Well” series and available for free on YouTube. However, the daily reflections will only be available on the Ascension app with a subscription or free trial. ….

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