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There are really three annunciations during this Advent season. We hear about the third, the annunciation to Saint Joseph, in yesterday’s reading. They all show that the impossible becomes possible through God.

This week we’re coming to you from the Sheen Center for our “Conversation with Cardinal Dolan” Christmas show! Tune in Wednesday, December 18th at 8pm for the Conversation with Cardinal Dolan Christmas Special featuring many special guests!

Our Responsorial Psalm this morning — The Lord is my light and my life. That’s fitting as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Lucy today. The virgin martyrs, including Lucy, didn’t need anything or anyone, but God, in life to feel fulfilled.

In today’s reading, Isaiah reminds us that God’s time is not our time — He doesn’t wear a wristwatch. Rather, God thinks in terms of eternity, and all things happen in God’s good time. Here’s my homily from this morning.

On yesterday’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , Father Dave Dwyer and I talked about the season of Advent, the 13 th anniversary of the Catholic Channel, and #GivingTuesday.