Advent

As we begin the Advent season, we have before us an opportunity for a spiritual reset of sorts. As we anticipate His birth, we have the period of Advent to invest in our relationship with the Lord. This won’t be easy. The lure of the world, especially at this time of the year, will be great. The culture tells us that the season is about decorations, shopping, receiving and giving presents and often Christmas is over as soon as the clock ticks into Boxing Day.

The Church, of course, knows better. The season of Advent exists to slow us down, to give us the opportunity to prepare to receive Christ on Christmas Day and to celebrate his coming well into January. To help in this preparation the following six suggestions provide potential ways to help each of us grow more deeply in relationship with Christ this Advent. They may be done individually, but they also can be opportunities for invitation — ways to encourage others to make the most of the Advent season.

Adapted from: Six Ways to grow closer to Christ this Advent.