Living Our Faith — First week of Advent: Expectation, preparation

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Catholics regard Advent as a season of preparation and expectation, of promise and hope.

A lit candle is seen on an Advent wreath. Advent, a season of joyful expectation before Christmas, begins Nov. 27 this year. The Advent wreath, with a candle marking each week of the season, is a traditional symbol of the liturgical period. (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St Louis Review)
A lit candle is seen on an Advent wreath. Advent, a season of joyful expectation before Christmas, begins Nov. 27 this year. The Advent wreath, with a candle marking each week of the season, is a traditional symbol of the liturgical period. (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St Louis Review)

Advent offers a chance to re-engage with those we love and joyfully prepare for the Christmas season. Just as the prophets in the Old Testament announced the coming of the Lord, the readings at Mass and family traditions help to prepare our hearts and minds for the Messiah’s first coming, while looking still for the second.

What are some ways parents can help their families enter into the time of “pause” Advent provides?

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