As we welcome a new liturgical year, let us also welcome Jesus who comes into the world. Emmanuel, God With Us, is the one who answers all our questions and satisfies every need. Advent marks a time for us to remember the depth of God's love for us; God who became man in order to reveal this love. Jesus is the face of the Father. 2,000 years after this event we still long to see His Face in the midst of darkness. The Church is the light in the darkness, she guides us in our journey. Through docility to our mother we are pointed towards the Father and become lights to others on the same journey.
The most popular way of getting into Christmas is to decorate. It serves as a daily reminder of what we are celebrating. We can do the same thing for Advent! A simple way could be to change the wallpaper on the lock screen of your phone. Check out these Advent themed phone wallpapers.
Gift giving has become central to the Christmas Season. Check out these gift ideas from fellow Catholics:
Pintrest - Reconciled to You
Pintrest - Just Love Prints
Blessed Is She - Holiday Gift Guide