The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas.
Opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
Area Advent Penance Services
| Dec. 2nd | St. Elizabeth of Hungary | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 3rd | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 4th | St. Juan Diego | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 9th | St. Anthony of Padua, So. Pines | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 10th | Good Shepherd, Hope Mills | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 10th | St. Andrew Kim | 6:30pm |
| Dec 11th | St. Patrick | 7:00pm |
| Dec. 15th | St. Francis DeSales, Lumberton | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 16th | St. Ann | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 16th | San Isidro | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 17th | St. Stephen, Sanford | 6:30pm |
| Dec. 18th | Sacred Heart, Pinehurst | 11:00am |
Oportunities for prayer and Worship
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Online Advent Resources:
Six simple ways to enrich your Advent season-from Busted Halo
10 meaningful Advent traditions to try this year- from Busted Halo
What is Advent? | USCCB- downloadable Advent calendar, information, and resources.
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