Here are 13 traditions and devotions that can make our Advent more meaningful and fruitful.
13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude
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Advent
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus
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Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News
Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope Francis said.
Seasonal musical feast prepared for Catholics in Archdiocese of Baltimore
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News
Musicians and musical directors have prepared a wide array of performances to treat worshipers during the Catholic calendar’s most joyous time of the year.
Gift ideas: Shopping for a six-foot stuffed goose?
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Catholic Review
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Christmas is coming, and ads are everywhere. My social media feed is full of gift suggestions that make me wonder who they think I’m buying gifts for this year.
Lost and found
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature
During Advent, let us allow the Lord to break through barriers that prevent us from receiving and giving love. This can happen when we make an unburdening confession of our sins.
‘A’ is for Advent
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall
Pray today and this week about how God is calling you to witness to Advent, to observe Advent, to pray this Advent. Seriously. For without Advent, it is impossible to truly understand Christmas.
Holiday spending, Catholic style
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OSV News
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It’s important to share in a spirit of generosity during the Christmas season. It’s just that we need to re-examine what it means to be truly generous.
Four ways to follow St. Joseph this Advent
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OSV News
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This Advent presents an opportunity to increase our desire to emulate this great saint so loved by Our Lady and Our Savior.
Preparing your heart and home in Advent
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OSV News
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That sense of joyful preparation combined with anticipation is the attitude we bring to Advent as we await the arrival of Christ the Lord.
Preparing for Change
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Catholic Review
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As we look ahead to Advent, it almost feels as if nature is paving the way to that time, calling us to let the fading vibrancy of autumn go, and be open to the journey ahead. Change can be wonderful, but it can also be hard.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore seeks Adopt a Family sponsors
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore, Uncategorized
As the Christmas season approaches, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is reaching out to individuals and organizations to support its Adopt a Family program that connects generous donors with families in SVDP shelters, supportive housing programs and Head Start.
No room at the inn but joy abounds
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Catholic Review
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When we got off the plane, we found out a snowstorm had canceled all the flights to the East Coast.
