The Church has started a new year with this season of Advent which started on Sunday, Nov. 28 this year.
Suddenly we leap into the time of waiting, preparation, hope, joy and prayer.
We find a blessed virgin preparing for the arrival of her Child. We find her waiting for the day to arrive to give birth.
We hope for peace and joy as we pray.
The children are anxiously waiting for St. Nic and the joy of Christmas.
We look forward to this time to put our home in order and make all of our plans to celebrate Christ's birth as a family.
It is a very busy time of year, but it is important to keep Christ in all we do and save some time for meditation and prayer. That can even happen as we are baking cookies or bars - or even driving to the mall.
Remember the less fortunate this season too, keep them in your prayers.
God Bless us all this Advent season!
