Drop a “just because” note (a Christmas card doesn’t count) in the mail for a friend or a family member. Ask your kids to do the same. Little ones can draw pictures while older children can write a short note to a loved one.
Fourth Day of Advent
Play Handel’s Messiah today and whenever you’re “Jingle Belled” out during the Christmas carol season.
Third Day of Advent
Plan a cookie swap with friends. That way you’ll have plenty of cookies on hand to share with everyone from your neighbor to the friendly lady at the post office.
Second Day of Advent
Make plans now to go to Confession during the Advent season. Most churches offer a special penitential service during the season, or check your parish’s regular Confession schedule. If you’ve been away from the sacrament for awhile, have no fear. What better way to prepare your heart for Jesus than to give it a cleanRead the whole post >>
First Sunday of Advent
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, which marks the beginning of the Advent season. I don’t know about you, but try as I might I often get so caught up in all the peripheral holiday things – baking cookies, buying gifts, writing out Christmas cards, etc. – that I’m distracted and not nearly asRead the whole post >>