The Advent wreath, typically a circular garland of evergreen branches, is a symbol of eternity and unending love. Four candles are arranged on the wreath, and one is lit each Sunday in Advent. The first candle of the Advent wreath, the prophecy candle, or candle of hope is purple. The second is called the Bethlehem…
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Gospel of John
It seems that only when our lives are turned upside down do, we begin to realize what is truly important to us. Only when what we deemed important is no longer there, do we understand that so many things are actually rather unimportant. So what is important? First and foremost, God is important. He is so important…
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St. Cecilia
St Cecilia was also known as Cecily, Cicilia. She was born in the 3rd Century around 200-230 AD in Rome, Italy. She was a noblewoman is the patron saint of music and of musicians. We celebrate her feast day on November 22 every year in the Catholic Church. St Cecilia hailed from a noble family in Rome.…
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Gospel of Mark
Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Mark 12:41–42 If you were in charge of the Temple treasury, which would you prefer? The rich putting…
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