Christ Knocking at the Door: An Advent Meditation on Grace and the Cross ~ Fr. Perricone

About this sermon

“Our Lord is near.” In this powerful Advent Catholic homily, we reflect on the profound meaning of Prope est — the ancient liturgical reminder that Christ is close at hand. As Christmas approaches, this sermon explores how Our Lord is near to us not only in the Nativity, but in sanctifying grace, the Holy Eucharist, creation, and especially in the ordinary duties, temptations, and crosses of daily life. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, St. Thomas Aquinas, Catholic Tradition, and a moving reflection on Christ Knocking at the Door, this meditation calls us to recognize Christ’s presence in every circumstance — and to open the door of our soul freely to Him. Whether you are preparing your heart for Advent, striving for holiness in your state in life, or carrying a cross, this sermon reminds us: Christ is near — always knocking. 🙏 “Prope est Dominus.” The Lord is near. 🔗 Pro-Life Real Estate Resource Ready to buy or sell a home and support pro-life causes? 👉 Visit https://realestateforlife.org 00:00 – Supporting Pro-Life Causes Through Real Estate 00:23 – Opening Prayer 00:29 – The Beauty of Advent Antiphons 00:57 – “Prope Est” – Our Lord Is Near 01:18 – Christ’s Nearness at Christmas 01:31 – Christ Present Through Sanctifying Grace 01:54 – Christ in the Holy Eucharist 02:16 – God’s Presence in Creation (St. Thomas Aquinas) 02:41 – Christ in Daily Duties and Work 03:39 – A Lesson from the Sisters of Charity 04:19 – Christ Near Us in Temptation 05:13 – Christ Near Us in Our Crosses 05:53 – “Christ Knocking at the Door” Explained 07:04 – Opening the Door of the Soul 07:44 – Closing Blessing https://www.youtube.com/@MyDearCatholicFriends https://www.fatherperricone.com/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SensusFidelium.TV - https://sensusfidelium.tv/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #CatholicHomily #AdventReflection #OurLordIsNear #PropeEst #CatholicFaith #TraditionalCatholic #Advent

Topics

• Grace
• Bible Study
• Christmas
• Jesus Christ