Welcome Jesus into every room of your life. Invite him to take from you that which is not of him. He wants to take away anything that is weighing us down or anything that is stopping us from encountering him.
Faith
Ask Fr. Francis: What Are Grave Sins?
So, let me first explain what is “mortal sin” and “grave matter”. Then I will try to guess what you mean by “grave sin”.
Eyes, Ears, and Heart Open
https://youtu.be/dEiYAmN791w?t=1220 Homily begins at 20:20. Keep my eyes open, ears open, and my heart open. Eyes open to see what the Lord is doing. Ears open to hear the word the Lord is saying to us. Heart open that is ready to say yes to what the Lord is doing....
The Gentle Way
The gentle way – The approach that we aren’t too severe on others and ourselves.
No Snooze Button
Advent Challenge – Will I get up within the first minute of the alarm going off?
Good Spiritual Equipment
Advent is meant to be a time when we cooperate with the Lord in developing and conditioning our spiritual muscles.
Be a Light in the World
Make a New Years resolution to the a light in this world.
Christmas Is Not the Finish Line
Advent is our time to spiritually prepare to celebrate Christmas. Christmas is not the finish line.
What Does Advent Mean?
This Advent, we have the opportunity to hear of the announcement, appearance, and coming of the king Jesus himself. He wants to be welcomed into each of our hearts.
Find a Way to Calm Down
Calm down during Advent. Advent is meant to be a season of a reflection and preparation. It’s only when we calm down that we start seeing things clearly.