Let's talk. Anybody? How about Advent traditions. What do you do yourself or with your family?
Advent calendar? Bible readings? I like this time of year. Churches change color and people are more receptive to help others. If one does not get caught up in the consumerism then it becomes a real meaningful time of year. Does anyone put a Christmas scene in their home? We put a few figurines up each week and explain their significance to our kids. You can do that with a Jesse Tree as well. Advent wreaths in the home can be enlightening as well. What do you think?
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Hi Wayne and Rosie. I have been mulling around an idea and I thought I would pass it on to you.
The Manhattan Library has a project where they choose a book for the community to read, and then provide opportunities for people to discuss the book, see relevant movies, hear speakers, etc.
Well, what about a "Catholic Community Read"? You could choose a book, people could meet for workshops, speakers, relevant movies (with food and drink of course), and blog discussion about the book/topic?
Most people have 'cabin fever' from January through March, and it would provide opportunity for people to learn more about a topic, hopefully have some fun with the topic (I like fun!), and interact with more people in the Catholic community.
We have a tradition with movies since we are movie buffs--- Christmas Eve we watch 'The Nativity Story' and go to midnight mass since that would have been around the time He was born probably and they have really good music. and Easter/Good Friday we watch 'The Passion of the Christ.'
We usually read the narrative stories in the bible and focus a LOT on Our Lady and the decisions she had at a young age and the graces bestowed on her by God.
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