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Children make an Advent wreath in 2008. (CNS photo/Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier)

RADIO INTERVIEW: Spiritual preparation during Advent

November 29, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Craig Gould

How do we prepare spiritually for Christmas, in our busy world? This week on Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty talks with Craig Gould, director of the Office of Family, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, about activities that families and individuals of all ages can do to get ready. Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog talks about “pacing yourself” so that by the time Christmas arrives, it’s not anti-climactic.

Click play below to listen to the full program.

CatholicReview · Nov. 28, 2021 | Spiritual preparation during Advent

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