Advent marks the beginning of the Church’s new year and is a season of waiting and preparation. In fact, the season of Advent focuses on Christ’s threefold coming—past, present and future. We await and prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas. We hope and give thanks for Christ’s presence in us and in the Word and sacraments. We look to the future, waiting for Christ to come again. In the coming four weeks, we prepare with mounting expectation for the coming of Christ in a spirit of waiting, conversion and hope.

I pray that the angels will bring you good news from heaven this Christmas season, that will gladden your heart. Blessing shall not just follow you but will work for you and your loved ones this season.

May your heart desires be granted by the Lord, and may he fill your household with the spirit of peace and joy this Christmas season. We appreciate you and want nothing but the very best for you this season.

FR FRED