By Jay Sorgi | CatholicPhilly.com

Dr. Toni Reaves of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s Office for Black Catholics is partnering with the Catholic lay group New Encounters: Catholics Confronting Racism to explore how Advent themes of hope, perseverance and faith parallel the journey of the Black community and all people.

They are hosting “From the Manger to the Movement: Advent and Christmas in the Black Catholic Soul,” a weekly Zoom series every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. from now through Dec. 22. For more information and the weekly link to participate, click here.