The Season of Advent: A Time to Prepare

The season of Advent gives us an opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ at the end of time, on the anniversary of his birth, and every day in between. “The Lord is coming, always coming,” notes the Reverend Henri Nouwen. “When you have ears to hear and eyes to see, you will recognize him at any moment of your life. Life is Advent; life is recognizing the coming of the Lord.”

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Pastoral Care of the Sick

Pastoral care of the sick is not exclusively the responsibility of designated clergy, but rather an invitation that Christ presents to all of his disciples. Pope Francis reminds us that “The ministry of consolation is a task for every baptized person, mindful of the word of Jesus: ‘I was sick and you visited me’ (Matthew 25:36).”

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