Christianity
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As a little kid, I always thought Advent was just a countdown to Santa Claus. I mean, I knew it was about the birth of Jesus, but, still, I just thought it was this… Surprisingly, that is not what Advent is about. The first week of Advent is all about HOPE, which is the main… Read more
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December 1-December 24, 2024 It is the time of year where some Christians will brush off a dusty Advent wreath and go to the store to get three purple candles and one pink candle. Sometimes, people will also celebrate with Advent calendars counting down to Christmas Eve with a special treat behind each door opening.… Read more
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In case you know me or possibly have discovered from this blog or my other blog, When in Juarez about the time I was in the convent and spent all of Advent 2012 working at the mission in Juarez for special needs youths and adults (I don’t speak Spanish.), I am Catholic. One of the… Read more
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All Souls’ Day always falls on November 2, directly after after All Saints’ Day. Just like its name implies it is a day where we celebrate those that have gone before us and crossed that rainbow bridge. In fact, many churches have places where you can write down the names of people you want to… Read more
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It’s not just the fact that there are 54 days before Christmas that is exciting. Today is a tremendous holiday celebrated in many Christian churches called All Saints’ Day. When you think of saints who comes to your mind whether you are Catholic or not. Pope John Paul II? Joan of Ark? Francis of Assisi?… Read more
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