Join Allison Ricciardi in reflecting on how Christmas is a promise of salvation, a source of hope in times of loss, and an invitation to encounter Christ in humility and love.
Ep. 320 Who is this Baby Jesus to You?
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Ep. 318 Embracing the Quiet Anticipation of Advent
Advent is a time to pause and reflect on something beautifully simple: What if God has already answered the prayers you’re still waiting on?
Don’t Let the Distractions Become the Attraction
As we make our way through Advent, many of us are distracted. Follow these tips for how to shift your holiday focus back to the birth of Jesus.
Ep. 267 The Gifts of Humility and Wisdom
As we journey through Advent, Allison Ricciardi, LMHC shares a powerful reflection inspired by a recent homily. What would you choose: wisdom or humility?
Ep. 266 Navigating Family Relationships in a Divided World
This Advent season, let’s explore how to reconcile, set healthy boundaries, and heal strained relationships.
Ep. 212 Life Changing Books: A Father Who Keeps His Promises
Today’s Life Changing Book is “A Father Who Keeps His Promises” by Scott Hahn. It’s an Advent must-read as we recall God’s promises in scripture.
The Power of Hospitality. The Grace of the Unexpected.
There’s power in hospitality. Don’t underestimate the impact your welcoming attitude, decorations, and preparations can have on those you share the holidays with.
Destroying the Gathering Gloom
As we make our way through Advent toward the holy event of the birth of Jesus, we find the days and the world becoming darker.
I Believe
No matter how hopeless things seem, no matter how silly it may feel, choose to believe. God does remain in control.
Ep. 68: Advent: The Answers You Can’t See
As we begin Advent, what can we learn from the Annunciation? As you struggle with problems and challenges, realize that God’s solution already exists.
Our Needs and Wants
The things we truly we need, after our bodily needs of food, water, clothing and shelter are met are these: to feel loved, to find meaning and to have hope.
The Most Important Virtue for Happiness
When it comes to cultivating virtues, I could make a strong case that nearly every virtue will contribute to your happiness. Humility, the foundational virtue is indispensable…and yet so hard to maintain and cultivate.
A Holy & Joyful Christmas
As we move through Advent toward entering into this mystery at Christmas, let’s take some time to be quiet. Let’s take some time to review our own life circumstances through a Divine lens.
How to Prepare for Advent: “Wait for me!”
“Wait for me!” This was an appeal I often made to the other kids as one of the youngest growing up on my street.
Wishing You a Blessed Advent and a Joyous Christmas
It’s Advent once again. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we naturally turn to Scripture and the Nativity story. As one of the mysteries we meditate upon in the Rosary, the story of the Nativity offers us so much to contemplate. I always like to pray for...
What Do You Want for Christmas?
Allison Ricciardi shares her Advent meditations to carry you through a joyous and blessed Christmas season. Do you ask for the same three virtues?