Upcoming Homily Pack

Homily Pack for Nov 30, 2025, First Sunday of Advent (A)

• Read and get ideas on lessons, illustrations, and applications to build your homily
• Read and listen to a ready-made homily in Spanish
• Read the readings online

Liturgy Q&A

Women and Girls as Altar Servers

Question: A recently baptized friend does not understand why some churches reserve the service of the altar to boys. She would be in favor of also having girls at the service of the altar. Thank you for an explanation. — V.D., Bordeaux, France

Read the answer fromFr. Edward McNamara, LC

This Week's Daily Reflections

• Poor and Faithful Memorial of Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
• The Rise and Fall of Four Kingdoms Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
• Persecuted for the Sake of Christ Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Lion’s Den and the End of the Exile Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Kingdom of the Son of Man Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
• Vigilance in the Kingdom of God Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
• The Advent of the Son of Man First Sunday of Advent