January 2024 Seasons & Celebrations: Let Us Adore
February 22, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.
The 2023 celebrations of Advent and Christmas showcased the anticipation, beauty, reverence and hope the seasons evoke throughout the Catholic world. As preparations for Emmanuel – “God with us” – brought thousands to Vatican City to celebrate with Pope Francis, parishes of the Diocese of Trenton adorned their sanctuaries, sang hymns of joy and reached out to neighbors. The following pages highlight examples of these festivities.
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The 2023 celebrations of Advent and Christmas showcased the anticipation, beauty, reverence and hope the seasons evoke throughout the Catholic world. As preparations for Emmanuel – “God with us” – brought thousands to Vatican City to celebrate with Pope Francis, parishes of the Diocese of Trenton adorned their sanctuaries, sang hymns of joy and reached out to neighbors. The following pages highlight examples of these festivities.