Scranton Shorts

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., to discuss Ash Wednesday, the season of Lent, the Lenten Daily Devotional email series, and what to do if you accidentally order a double-meat hoagie this Friday. 

Father Patrick Rogers brings it all back home this week for the conclusion to our Advent series as we discuss the transition from Advent to Christmas and the true meaning of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the third Sunday of Advent, the reason we light a rose-colored candle this week, the significance of Christmas Wreaths and the ideal placement for a manger scene.

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the second Sunday of Advent, the meaning of "Emmanuel," and what we can do to prepare our hearts for Christmas.

On today's episode, we talk with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center, about his love of music and the years he spent as a professional musician, how he received his calling to join the Society of Jesus, his time at Scranton Preparatory School, and what it was like growing up as one of 11 children. 

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the First Sunday of Advent, the Gospel readings chosen for this Sunday, the literal meaning of the word "advent," the history behind the season of Advent, the origin of the Advent Wreath, Venerable Bede (Look him up - We definitely had to!), St. Nicholas, how the Christmas season is celebrated around the world, and why we should slow down at this time of year to prepare for the coming of Christmas.