A Beacon of Light: Katie Glenn Brown’s Essay Published in America Magazine: The Jesuit Review

Exciting news from our church family! Katie Glenn Brown, granddaughter-in-law of Polly Feitzinger, has been featured in America Magazine: The Jesuit Review. Her beautifully written essay, “In Darkness and Light, Advent Invites Us to Look Up,” explores the profound themes of Advent—darkness, light, and the spiritual practice of looking to the heavens with hope and anticipation.

Advent is a season of waiting, a time to reflect on the light of Christ breaking into the darkness of the world. Katie’s essay invites readers to embrace the tension of this season: the darkness that often feels overwhelming and the promise of light that brings hope. Her reflections encourage us to pause, to look up, and to find God’s presence in both the shadows and the brilliance of the night sky.

We are so proud of Katie for sharing her faith and insight with such a wide audience. Her words resonate deeply, offering a timely reminder of Advent’s beauty and meaning.

You can read Katie’s essay online in America Magazine: The Jesuit Review here.

Congratulations, Katie, on this incredible achievement! Your words inspire us all to embrace the Advent season with renewed hope and to seek God’s light, even in the darkest of times.

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