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Advent: easy, fun, and spiritual ways to celebrate

Reconnect with your family and faith this holiday season

Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road.

Go forth without fear, for He who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother.

Blessed be you, my God, for having created me.

-ST. CLARE
OF ASSISI

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The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But were it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.

-POPE SAINT GREGORY
THE GREAT

Third week of Advent

Discover a new culture through a crèche


nativity figuresLearn about the many styles of nativity scenes designed and created by different people and cultures from around the world. Take a trip to visit a display or find a book from the library. The Marian Library at the University of Dayton houses a collection of more than 1,300 nativity scenes - view some of that collection at www.udnativity.org.  


Celebrate Las Posadas (December 16-24)

posadasGather friends or neighbors to celebrate Las Posadas, a custom of Mexican origin. Las Posadas is actually a novena that participants sing and act out, depicting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter to deliver their baby. Beginning on December 16, Las Posadas is celebrated for nine nights, ending on Christmas Eve. For more information or for celebration ideas, visit posadas-project.com.Photo from mexconnect.com


Give books or blankets

blanketsOffer items that will contribute to the education and well-being of newborn babies in a nearby hospital. Include a note of comfort or congratulations to the child's parents.



Make sure to check catholicdigest.com throughout the holiday season for more Advent and Christmas related features!