Advent - A period of repentance, reflection, and waiting. Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 1 - The First Sunday of AdventDo you know what Advent is really for? We begin .
The recent murder of a pregnant neighbor and an array of humanitarian tragedies reveal how little the world values human dignity and how great a price Christ, coming as a child, was willing to pay to redeem it, writes Gina Christian.
Today is the last Sunday before Christmas! We light the fourth and final candle on our Advent wreath today. Are you excited for the coming of the Lord?
Christ s arrival means we will be rescued to enjoy eternal life with God. At Mass, we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, and the new life He brings to all.
For reflection, let us consider if we are as excited for the celebration of Our Lord s birth as we are for the holiday that is to come.
Let us pray:
come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!