Advent Reflection: What Are You Waiting For?
Advent Day of Reflection
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Michael Norko, M.D., M.A.R.
Advent never seems long enough. We have barely finished the Thanksgiving bustle, and the Christmas flurry is upon us. Before that commotion consumes us, it would be good to take a moment and make space to appreciate the spirituality of the season of waiting; to consider what it is that we are waiting for, and how we are waiting. The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning arrival or coming. In this time together, we will reflect on our hopes for what will come, and how our practice of waiting, both in solitude and in solidarity, prepares our hearts for God’s action in our lives.
The day retreat begins with a conference, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and lunch followed by a beautiful Advent Liturgy of the Eucharist.
The evening retreat begins with dinner, followed by a conference, and a beautiful Advent Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Offering: $50, includes lunch/dinner
Presenter Profile
Michael Norko, M.D., M.A.R.
Michael Norko, M.D., M.A.R., is a retreat team member at Holy Family and an emeritus professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in the intersections of psychiatry and the law. His other area of interest is the intersection of psychiatry and religion/spirituality, on which he has published multiple articles in professional journals. He holds a master’s degree in religion from Yale Divinity School and has taught a course on psychiatry, religion, and spirituality at Yale.
Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Marianne, our Dining Room Manager, at mbrady@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.