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My wife and I read aloud from our little Episcopal book, standing before our Advent candles, using solemn voices. The dogs were seated around our feet, trying to interpret our human words, listening closely for words like: “Ham.”
Advent is the waiting period before the birth of Jesus Christ. Even as we’re caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season, let’s take time to remind ourselves about the real meaning of Christmas–Christ.
As the Advent season approaches, our thoughts turn to Mary, Joseph, and the Baby, but have you ever wondered about Mary’s mother?
Today is the first day of Advent–the season of expectant waiting for the arrival of the Christ Child.