Make Your Hearts Firm - Advent 2022
“The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines virtue as “an habitual and firm disposition to do the good” (1803). Think of virtue as a certain excellence or disposition that equips us to love God and neighbor easily, as if it were second nature. Just as various sports, arts, and trades require certain habits, abilities, and skills, so the art of living requires virtue. The virtues are the fundamental dispositions we need to live our relationship with God and neighbor with excellence. As the Catechism explains, the virtues enable us to “give the best of” ourselves to the people in our lives and to all that we do (1803).”
– Edward Sri, The Art of Living
This Advent we invite you to pick up a card or two from the table in the Gathering Space each week and spend time finding ways to live that virtue more intentionally in your daily life that week. Be sure to pick up ones that may challenge you a bit - building virtue is not easy, it will take growing in awareness of where you need to grow so you can become intentional in growing.
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Masses at 8:30am and 6:30pm
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Need some special gifts for Christmas? Or think ahead to First Communion or Confirmation.
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We will begin our communal Advent Reconciliation with a prayer service followed by an opportunity for individual reconciliation.
Click here for an Examination of Conscience based on the Seven Deadly Sins.
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Monday, December 19, 7pm
Advent Prayer Service: Jesus, Guide Us in Virtue.
Come for a reflective prayer experience with song, scripture, and rest. We will end with time for adoration. -
When: Mondays, starting November 21 - December 12, 7-9pm
Where: OLIH - Mary’s Place
Registration: HERE
Using Bishop Barron’s video on this theme we will explore the 7 deadly sins and the 7 lively virtues:
November 21: Sins vs Virtues and Pride & Humility·
November 28: Envy & Admiration and Anger & Forgiveness·
December 5: Sloth & Zeal and Avarice & Generosity·
December 12: Gluttony & Asceticism and Lust & Chastity
Come early and join us for some social time from 6:30-7:00! -
Join us in the Social Hall for crafts. treats, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs Clause.