I have come to fall in love with teaching in Catholic schools. What are YOU in love with?...

"Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, how you will spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything." - Pedro Arrupe

Monday, November 28, 2011

Preparing Our Hearts

Did you know that Advent is the longest amount of time it can ever be? That's right - four full, glorious (pink-and-purple-filled) weeks until Christmas coming right at you.


So, here's the million dollar question:
What are you doing this year to prepare your heart and home for Jesus' coming at Christmas?

Not sure what plan of action to take? Here are a few resources (that I have found helpful) you might want to check out:

- Interactive Advent Retreat (through Loyola Press)
- Daily Advent Calendar for Adults (includes readings for the day, short Scripture passage, and reflections)
- Praying Advent (compiled through efforts of Creighton University)
- Pray-as-you-go (daily Advent-themed prayer review of the day for your iPod or computer)

Of course, there are others out there too. Do you have any favorite ways to help you prepare?

This last video is just for fun - but it's message rings true:

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