Second Sunday of Advent: Into the desert with John
NCR Connections: The faults that allow evolution
By Tom Roberts
Advent is when we begin to think about the return of Jesus
Parish roundup: Help in wake of wildfires; good innkeepers; pastoral councils
Francis, the comic strip
By Pat Marrin
Editorial: Advent offers chance to rediscover tradition, free from ideologues
Advent is time of vigilance and prayer, pope says
This Advent, remember the second coming
Morning Briefing
By Dennis Coday
'It's always darkest before the dawn'
Why Christians should hate Christmas
By Tom Carney
Justice Action Bulletin: Las Posadas highlights immigrants' struggles; churches offer sanctuary
Finding a spiritual connection in Francis' exchange with fellow Jesuits
Morning Briefing, Roman Style
NCR Podcast: Trauma in South Sudan, Advent preparation
By NCR Staff
Parish roundup: Advent spirit; accompanying migrants; Deacon's Table
Life is headed somewhere good this Advent
By Richard Rohr
NCR Podcast: Updates from the NCR newsroom
By NCR Staff