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The First Sunday of Advent Make a resolution at the start Today is ! Use this Advent season to of St. Francis Xavier, “Social friendship and univer- Advent is a season of waiting of this that will Many of our parishes have ready your heart for . In Priest sal fraternity necessarily call and anticipation of the birth of Begin your Advent journey by bring you closer to Christ. been impacted by the what ways can you improve for an acknowledgement of the Christ. It can be easy to lose blessing your Advent . In honor of St. Francis Xavier, COVID-19 pandemic. your relationship with him? worth of every human person, sight of this, focusing more Light the first candle one of the first Jesuits, try the always and everywhere.” on gift giving and receiving. and sing “O Come, O Come, Consider making a recurring practice of the Daily Examen. Set aside time to pray with Emmanuel.” gift to your parish. (, Fratelli Tutti, no. 106) your family, even virtually, to refocus on .

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The Second Sunday of Advent Today is the Memorial of St. On this of the This year has been challeng- Walking with Moms in Need “In some areas of our cities, On her feast day, pray to Our , one of the Doctors , ing for many. Bring joy to encourages us to “walk in there is still a lively sense of Lady of Guadalupe, that she Next weekend, churches hold of the Church. He baptized St. attend and pray the Hail someone today. Text or call a the shoes” of local pregnant neighborhood. . . . Where peo- may “help us never to see a special collection for retired Augustine and is the patron Mary before meals. As Mary friend, help a stranger in need, and parenting women in need ple experience a closeness others as burdens,” especially religious. Pray for these dedi- saint of catechumens. Today, is also the patroness of the or share today’s with and to learn how we can help. marked by gratitude, solidarity migrants to our country and cated servants of Christ as you pray for those seeking to join U.S., take time to pray for our your loved ones. Take the pledge today! and reciprocity.” communities. light the second violet candle the Church. country today. (Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, on your . no. 152) Seek out volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood this week. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 The Third Sunday of Advent Memorial of St. John of the “As couples or friends, we , a reenactment Today marks the beginning In today’s Gospel we are What’s your favorite Cross, Priest and Doctor of find that our hearts expand as of Mary and Joseph seeking of the “O .” This reminded of St. Joseph’s movie? Gather your friends or Today is the Church we step out of ourselves and shelter before the birth of tradition, which comes from courage. Reflect on how God family (in-person or virtually) when we shift our reflection embrace others.” Jesus, traditionally begins Evening Prayer, has been is calling you to demonstrate and watch a Christmas classic. from “the Lord is coming” to There are 10 days left in today. Pray for migrants seek- around since at least the courage in serving him. “the Lord is near.” Rejoice as Advent. In honor of a saint (Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, ing shelter around the world. eighth century. you light the candle on known for his deep spirituality no. 89) your Advent wreath. and compassion, reflect honestly on your own spiritual How can you embrace others journey so far this season. today?

20 21 22 23 24 The Fourth Sunday of Advent St. Francis of Assisi made the “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph According to custom, the “Blessed be the Lord, the God “Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the Christmas crèche, or , themselves were refugees in is set up just of Israel; for he has come to handmaid of the Lord. May it for of 1223. Egypt . . . with whom Christian before Christmas and remains his people and set them free.” be done to me according to Gather your loved ones, and migrants and refugees through- in place until the Solemnity of (Lk 1:68) your word.’” bless your family’s crèche. out the ages can identify, giving . Share this blessing (Lk 1:38) them hope and courage.” with your family and friends. (USCCB, Strangers No Longer, Mary had complete trust in no. 26) God, saying “yes” to his will. How would you describe your How can you welcome the trust in God? stranger today?

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