John the Baptist proclaims the coming of the Messiah. How will we prepare? Advent Wreath Prayer Light the second candle and say… “The people who walked in darkness have seen […]
The second Sunday of Advent: Proclamation
Prepare for Christmas with a works of mercy Advent calendar
Advent is an opportunity to prepare your children for the celebration of Christ’s birth. To help keep your children engaged, consider purchasing an Advent calendar or make your own using the works of mercy as a guide.
Battling the bah-humbug in Advent
Do you battle bah-humbug? Do you find yourself looking at the festive decorations and rolling your eyes? Do you slam the car door to punctuate your disapproval of all things […]
What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
In most of the Western Church, the “Twelve Days of Christmas” are the 12 days beginning with Christmas Day itself and concluding with the vigil of Epiphany on the traditional […]
Spending time with Christ: A family guide to the Nativity
The history of the Nativity scene St. Francis of Assisi established the first Nativity scene in 1223 in Grecio, a small town in Italy. As he was preparing for Christmas […]
