The Season of Advent
With the bustle of Christmas shopping and the frequent removal of religious imagery from Christmas displays, it seems that communities have forgotten the incredible gift of Christ and the beauty of his birth.
“The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ brought a great illumination of hope into the world; The Knights of Columbus invites families throughout Christendom to help Spread the Light of Christ each Advent”
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– SPREAD THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Perhaps, you can “just be there” –
“Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Matthew 10:39
JOURNEY TO THE INN: AN ADVENT CELEBRATION
In an increasingly secular world, many Catholics are faced with the difficulty of sharing the faith. With the bustle of Christmas shopping and the frequent removal of religious imagery from Christmas displays, it seems that communities have forgotten the incredible gift of Christ and the beauty of his birth.
This Advent Season, take time to focus on what the Advent season is really about, the birth of Jesus Christ; Share the Light of Christ with your family, friends, and even strangers. Try strengthening your life by the teachings of Christ, the Works of Mercy.
‘The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They “are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs” (USCCA). They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life.’ (USCCB)
Corporal works of mercy:
- Feeding the hungry
- Giving drink to the thirsty
- Clothing the naked
- Sheltering the homeless
- Visiting the sick
- Visiting the imprisoned
- Burying the dead
Spiritual works of mercy:
- Instructing
- Advising
- Consoling
- Comforting
- Forgiving
- Bearing wrongs patiently
You can also Consecrate your family to the Holy Family; Families may devote themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Spend some time with Christ this Christmas, in Eucharistic Adoration
Knights of Columbus - St. Charles Borromeo Council 17106 