The hallmark of Advent is waiting in joyful anticipation, but it’s also a time to prepare our souls for the grace of Christ’s birth. Set aside some time today to reflect on areas in your life in need of repentance. Then as we often do during Lent, why not practice temperance the next two toRead the whole post >>

If you haven’t done so already, set up your Nativity scene. Gather around as a family and ask your kids to picture themselves in the scene. How would they act if they were there? What would they say? What kind of gift would they bring Baby Jesus?

Light two purple candles and the pink one in honor of Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”)Sunday. Eat dinner together as a family and ask each family member to share their most joyful Christmas memory.

This Advent, don’t just have your kids send letters off to the North Pole. Ask each member of your family to also write a Christkind letter. This is an Austrian tradition where adults and children alike pen a letter to the Christ child that not only includes a wish list but also spiritual resolutions onRead the whole post >>