Advent Retreat: 1st Saturday of Advent

The season of Advent is rich in reminders of the true meaning of the coming of Christ. The ancient hymns of Advent, such as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”, and “O Come, Divine Messiah,” are some of the most beautiful that we have, and customs such as the lighting of the candles of the Advent Wreath are memorable expressions of our faith, and of the hope in the midst of struggle which allows us to flourish joyfully as disciples of Jesus, whose coming we celebrate at Christmas, an...