From the monthly archives:
A favorite Advent hymn
O come, Divine Messiah,
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.
Dear Savior haste!
Come, come to earth.
Dispel the night and show Thy face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.
O come, Divine Messiah,
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee [...]
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Today is the Feast of Saint Nicholas. Did you put your shoes and/or stockings out?
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas the 4th century Bishop of Myra (in Turkey). A holy and great man. A defender of the Faith against Arianism.
The most famous story told about St. Nicholas has to do [...]
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The wreath and Jesse tree are ready and all set up. Fr. Bernard came over this afternoon and blessed them and led us all in a beautiful prayer service. The children are working on the Jesse tree ornaments and I am sipping a cup of tea while feeling warm and cozy in my new Advent [...]
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Week 40!
If you compare it to week 37 you can see the baby has dropped.
Still waiting. . .
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A new year begins as Advent marks the start of the liturgical year of the Church. In this season filled with preparation and busyness it’s easy to let ourselves get sidetracked and forget Who it is we are truly preparing for. May we await the coming of Christ with a spirit of joyful anticipation [...]
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