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Advent Resolutions?

·        Set aside some time each day to talk to Christ – to be with him in spirit and prayer.

·        Look at your family situation and see if it is possible to pray together before or after the evening meal or at bedtime.

·        If you’ve fallen out with somebody, make a move to make it up.

·        If you have relatives or friends away from home, be sure to make contact before Christmas.

·        Don’t spend all your Christmas money on yourself and your friends; put something aside for the less fortunate.

·        Consider having a quiet time or meditation as part of your Advent preparations.

·        Christianity is a celebration of friendship – our friendship with God and each other.  Advent is a joyful time.  Enjoy it – God knows how or where we’ll be next year.

·        Advent is about people too and the welcome we should give them in the Lord.  Pray for a loving acceptance of those who may be joining you for Christmas, even if from previous experience, you are afraid that they’ll drive you daft!

Pick one or two of the above suggestions and let Advent come alive in you.

(Adapted from the parish newssheet of Immaculate Heart Church).

Geoff Barker

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