Oooopsy! I meant Wreath! Happy Advent to everyone! As the Advent Season comes to an end and as Christmas approaches so quickly, let us not fade in our preparation for the King to come! What are you doing to prepare for Christ? This is the question SPIRITUS posed to middle school students at Holy Family Parish (Sacred Heart location) a couple weeks ago. In great fashion, Mr. Advent Wreath and his candles (Violet, Lavender, Rose, Purple) took the students through a comical skit learning about the components of Advent: the meaning behind the colors of the Advent Wreath and its candles, and what we can do in prayer, repentance, and preparation for Christ's birth. Following that, in typical manner, we broke up into small groups and discussed the meaning of Advent in our families and what gifts we hope to get from Christ. Then sent them forth praising and worshiping the Lord through music. All of this done in hope that they can really attempt to encounter Christ in a different way this Christmas Season.
But for the rest of us, as we prepare for Christmas- what gifts are you hoping for this year? And I dont mean the new XBOX game, or I-phone, or new pullover sweater...I mean what gifts do we want Christ to give us! As we reflect and prepare, we should desire to bring gifts of "gold, frankincense, myrrh" and ourselves to Him; we should also ASK Christ for a gift this Christmas, whether it is a greater desire to know Him, more of an open heart, strength in a difficult situation or relationship, or a miracle. We should not be afraid to come to him like Jairus who begged the Lord to heal his daughter.
Let us all enjoy the thrills and excitement of Christmas, but let us also bring the spirit of Christmas and Christ's love to our family and friends. SPIRITUS wishes you all have a jolly 'ol Christmas and a Happy New Year! Praised be Jesus Christ!
Peace to all,
Mark
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