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Advent
On Saturday, I attended the Advent Mission held at our church. It was lovely to see some of our school families at the mission. I know everyone was not able to attend, so I wanted to share the challenge that Father John proposed.
Using the first words of "Silent Night," he challenged each family:
Silent: Did I take at least a few minutes today for quiet time with Jesus? Remember, without this, it's pretty hard to "sleep in heavenly peace." Just sit with the glow of the Advent Wreath or Christmas Tree for a few moments and be still.
Holy: Did I stick to my commitment to prayer today, like praying the first tow Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Maybe pray "The Annunciation" on the way to school or work and ask for the Grace to be open to what Our Lord is asking of you today, then pray "The Visitation" on the way home, reflecting on the ways you were called to serve others today and how your responded.
Calm: Am I overwhelmed? What am I afraid of? What is the ultimate goal of this Season of Preparation and the Joyful Celebration of Christmas to come? Am I inviting Jesus, Mary , and Joseph into my preparations and my celebrations? Their presence will definitely bring more lasting-calm.
Bright: Have I taken a moment to shut off the screens around me and look at the true glory shining all around? No matter how beautiful a picture, a card, or a movie may be, they cannot compete with real life. Am I entering into the events unfolding all around me, or am I allowing distractions to pull me away from present love of God and love of neighbor...especially the people here with me right now.
Happy Advent,
Erin Brinkley
Principal
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