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Occupy Advent

Going to See Jesus!

December 3, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

Advent Week 2 Reflection: Occupy the Confessional We’re going to see Jesus!” my then two-year old daughter joyfully proclaimed as we entered the church parking lot on the morning of the first Sunday in Advent. My husband Joel and I, a little surprised yet proud of her recognition, chuckled and agreed, “Yes, we ARE going … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Catholic, Confession, Mark 13, Occupy Advent, Prepare the Way, Reconciliation, Repent

The Advent Wreath

November 26, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

A little more about the rich tradition of Advent wreaths, the purple and pink candles, and a prayer blessing for them.

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Occupy Advent, Purple, Rose, Wreath

Occupy Advent

November 23, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 5 Comments

Take back Christmas by preparing your heart to receive Christ. Like homecoming weekend in a college town, there are currently no vacancies. Everything, it seems, is occupied. Occupy Wall Street. Occupy San Francisco. Occupy DC. Begun as Occupy Dataran in Kuala Lumpur in late July, the Occupy movement has spread around globe like wildfire in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Adoration, Advent, Christ the King, Christmas, Elderly, Family, Gospel, Happy Holidays, Homeless, iPad, iTunes, Joy, Judgment of Nations, Kuala Lumpur, Magi, Magnificat Advent Companion, Manger, Merry Christmas, Nativity, Occupy Advent, Occupy Dataran, Occupy DC, Occupy San Francisco, Occupy Wall Street, Old School, Peace, Pia de Solenni, poor, Reconciliation, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Service, Technology, Thanksgiving, The 99%, Unplug, Volunteer, Wait
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