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"Advent, this powerful liturgical season that we are beginning, invites us to pause in silence to understand a presence. It is an invitation to understand that the individual events of the day are hints that God is giving us, signs of the attention he has for each one of us."
---Homily at First Vespers of Advent, November 28, 2009 - Pope Benedict XVI
At Home Advent Activities:
Advent Calendar
Blessing of the Advent Wreath
Blessing of the Nativity Scene
Blessing of the Christmas TreeConfessions
Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM in English and Spanish
Penance Service: Bilingual, December 16 at 7:00 PM
One of the best ways to prepare for the coming of Jesus is with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This Sacrament cleanses us from sins committed and puts us in a state of grace to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist.
If it has been a while since your last confession and you do not know how it is okay to ask the priest for help.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published several helpful Examination of Conscience guides: click here -
