season of advent


a time of diet ...
let's get a candlelight
drink a cup of tea

a time of spirit ...
let shine two candles
nights grow longer

a time of hope ...
let burn three candles
a wreath of advent

it's soon Xmas ...
time for the festivities
the four candles lit


morgentau © dawndew


Each family ought to have an Advent wreath, light it at dinner time and say the special prayers. This tradition will help each family keep its focus on the true meaning of Christmas. In all, during Advent we strive to fulfill the opening prayer for the Mass of the First Sunday of Advent: “Father in Heaven…increase our longing for Christ our Savior and give us the strength to grow in love, that the dawn of His coming may find us rejoicing in His presence and welcoming the light of His truth.”

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