As the first Sunday of Advent dawns, so do the sights and signs of this special time in the Church year.
Our convent home from table to chapel offers beautiful reminders of the season of preparation and anticipation of the coming of Jesus into our hearts.
St. Francis Church was also trimmed and ready. The Church reminds us to use this time to prepare for Christmas and to let it “renew our ardent desire for Jesus’ second coming.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 524).
Advent brings with it a special Evening Prayer. The Friars, Sisters and Parishioners join together each Sunday evening to share this prayer.
As we walk home after Evening Prayer the sky radiates the light of the Lord Who is to come.
