Third Wednesday of Advent

Persevere...

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Keeping Your Focus?

I overheard a conversation between two fathers this weekend that both saddened me and inspired me to keep my focus on what is really important, especially as the children become more giddy with excitement as Christmas rapidly approaches. It reminded me that most parents in our culture are teaching our children a set of priorities that are clearly inconsistent with the Gospel, and I want to do things differently.


I have made up names for clarity, as I do not know the fathers, but it appeared they each had two children. Their exchange went something like this...


Bob - So, are you two going to have any more children?

Sam - She wants more, but no way. Once you have the third one, you have to start cutting corners and giving things up. I want to be sure I can give them everything possible. With three, you just can't do that. You have to drop the lessons or the sports or the schooling or the gifts. After all, that's what it is to be a Dad, right? Providing it all for your children.

Bob - Oh, yes, I know what you mean. Absolutely. I want my children to have everything, just like my parents gave me everything I ever wanted or needed.


(I wanted to cry, but I said a prayer instead as I walked away.)

Third Tuesday of Advent

Contemplate joy...



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Third Monday of Advent

Give more...

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Third Sunday of Advent

This week we light the rose candle...

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