<description>Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” (Ad venio).  In general, the word advent regards the coming or arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.  Well, Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on today's Open Line Tuesday.</description>

Twenty Catholic Advent Traditions

Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming” (Ad venio).  In general, the word advent regards the coming or arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.  Well, Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Join Fr. Wade Menezes on today's Open Line Tuesday.

<description>For the penitent, there are four aspects of a proper confession: the examination of conscience, followed by what are traditionally known as the three acts of the penitent. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.</description>

Three Acts of the Penitent for Confession

For the penitent, there are four aspects of a proper confession: the examination of conscience, followed by what are traditionally known as the three acts of the penitent. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

<description>Preparation for the celebration of Holy Mass and reception of Holy Communion is an essential element of our share in this Sacrament of Sacraments – indeed, of this “source and summit of the Christian life” – the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.  Here are five things we should do to make ourselves ready and prepared to receive Holy Communion more fruitfully and efficaciously. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.</description>

Five Ways to Better Prepare for Holy Communion

Preparation for the celebration of Holy Mass and reception of Holy Communion is an essential element of our share in this Sacrament of Sacraments – indeed, of this “source and summit of the Christian life” – the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.  Here are five things we should do to make ourselves ready and prepared to receive Holy Communion more fruitfully and efficaciously. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

<description>Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.</description>

Solemnity of Christ the King

Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, faith, family, and fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

<description>The Church’s doctrine of the Four Last Things – Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell – is an important doctrine that no human person should take lightly.  One day we shall die and be judged.  Ultimately, our eternity will either be one of salvation in Heaven with Christ and the Saints, or it will be one of reprobation in Hell with the devils and the damned.  The choice is ours to make. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.</description>

The Last Four Things

The Church’s doctrine of the Four Last Things – Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell – is an important doctrine that no human person should take lightly.  One day we shall die and be judged.  Ultimately, our eternity will either be one of salvation in Heaven with Christ and the Saints, or it will be one of reprobation in Hell with the devils and the damned.  The choice is ours to make. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Open Line is a fast-paced call-in show, with a new host every day! On Tuesdays, Fr. Wade Menezes answers your questions about faith, family and fellowship.

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