The Advent of the Christ – Karlo Broussard

Karlo Broussard gives this four talks seminar about the advent of the Christ and reflect upon these events like a Jew will have experience them or read about them in the first century for the first time.

The Annunciations to Zechariah & Mary

Karlo gives a biblical exegesis of the annunciations by the angel Gabriel to both Zechariah and Mary and highlights the significance of these events in light of salvation history.

The Visitation & the Canticle

Karlo gives a biblical exegesis of the visitation mystery as well as the canticles of Mary and Zechariah. He explains the significance of these texts in light of the divine drama of the Father's Plan of salvation.

The Nativity according to St. Luke

Karlo gives an exegesis of the nativity story according to St. Luke by employing the principle of content and unity. In so doing, he highlights the significance of this event in light of salvation history and the Messianic hope of the Jews.

Advent in Eyes of Joseph and Mary - Retreat - Mons. Joseph Schaedel

Mons. Joseph Schaedel gives three advent talks at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center for our December Day of Reflection titled Advent through the Eyes of Joseph and Mary on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Matthew 1:18-21 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; (19) and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. (20) But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; (21) she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."

1. Meaning of Advent

In this talk he explains the meaning of Advent, which it is basically a time of anticipation for the coming of Christ as a preparation for Christmas, but also for the coming of Christ on our Judgment Day, the day we take our last breadth. The best preparation is to strive for humility.

2. Serving Others

In this talk he exhorts us to avoid the self-centered nature of the modern Christmas celebration which has little to do with Christ. He suggests that we should take Our Lady's example of focusing on others and on Christ. If we can do this then we will have the essence of the Christmas spirit.

3. Joseph Guide to Christmas

In this talk he explains the role of St Joseph in the Advent Season as guide to the Holy Family toward Christmas.