It happens more often than we’d like to admit … our Christmas to-do lists grow longer, while the time available to address these tasks grows shorter. And somewhere between the busyness, we forget to slow down, take a breath and focus on the Advent season.
It is that sense of missing out on the true spirit of Christmas that inspired the subject matter of this month’s IN FOCUS articles. Our team, in consultation with parish leaders and community members across the Diocese, has curated a collection of ideas, resources and reflections to support our readers’ pursuit of a truly spiritual experience of Advent and Christmas this year.We believe that there is something here for everyone’s journey:
• Keeping your heart on Christ can lessen the strain of sadness, loss during holiday season
• A baby! Making room for the child at Christmas
• Advent activities can bring families closer together
• Christmas giving that conveys God’s love for us
• Suggestions on how to have a joyous, spiritual Advent season