Daily Archives: November 26, 2011

Of Advent, and Christmas trees (poll included)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Matthew Green

Advent officially begins for Catholics with the first Vespers of the First Sunday of Advent – in other words, this evening. Advent is a season of preparation for Christmas; a period of expectation and preparation, not yet of full celebration. … Continue reading →

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Homily for November 27, I Sunday of Advent, cycle B

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Matthew Green

Homily for November 27, I Sunday of Advent, cycle B Happy New Year! (The appropriate response is “and with your spirit!” Just kidding…) If I were to say that outside of church, most people would think I’ve been hitting the … Continue reading →