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Interactive Advent calendar from the NorbertinesDaily reflections, videos, music, commentaries

Interactive Advent calendar from the Norbertines
Daily reflections, videos, music, commentaries

Known for their white habits, penchant for service, and intellectual rigor, the Norbertines in Southern California have launched a digital Advent calendar that will engage Catholics around the world. This new calendar will include daily reflections, videos, music, commentaries, gifts;

“Advent is the time for us to wake from our sleep!”

“Advent is the time for us to wake from our sleep!”

In preparation for the first Sunday of Advent, the Archbishop of Los Angeles has said the season is a time to spiritually “stay woke,” shaking off apathy and becoming more aware of God’s presence.

What ever became of Advent fasting and penance?

What ever became of Advent fasting and penance?

The following comes from a December 13 Community in Mission article by Msgr. Charles Pope: I was explaining to a new Catholic recently that the reason the color purple (violet) is used

Best Advent hymn ever?

Best Advent hymn ever?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlMVzsELjK8 Video: Veni Redemptor Gentium The following comes from a December 8 Community in Mission article by Msgr. Charles Pope: For my money, the best Advent hymn ever is Veni

Can you have a humble and holy Christmas and still have fun?

Can you have a humble and holy Christmas and still have fun?

The following comes from a December 1 OC Catholic article by Meg Waters: One of the main reasons the Puritans separated from their Protestant churches and set sail for the New World

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