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Advent - The Beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
The Church has chosen Advent to mark the beginning of its new year, as it represents the time in its history when Christ as not known to us. With His birth, which we joyously celebrate on Christmas, our faith was founded.
This year, the ... Read More »
Fourth Week of Advent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Joy is on the Way: Advent With Pope Francis - Fourth Week of Advent (2016) Visit our Advent Resources Page!
December 18
"They shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us." --Matthew 1:23
Advent thought for today: God is indeed with us. This week, be joyful and prayerful, ... Read More »
Third Week of Advent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
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December 11
"The blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them." ... Read More »
Second Week of Advent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Joy is on the Way: Advent With Pope Francis - Second Week of Advent (2016) Visit our Advent Resources Page!
December 4
"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." --Matthew 3:3
Advent thought for today: This week look for people, places and situations that long for ... Read More »
First Week of Advent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Joy is on the Way: Advent With Pope Francis - First Week of Advent (2016) Visit our Advent Resources Page!
Sunday, November 27
"It is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed." --Romans 13:11
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