Advent to Epiphany – by H. Wessell

With both parents working full time in many contemporary households, there is less time to devote to the spiritual life of the family. It is a challenge for Christian parents to readjust our priorities and teach our children by living our faith, both inside and outside the home.

   Children love to anticipate, and to engage in ritual: when there are Nativity scene figures to move closer during the four weeks of traditional Advent; when Advent hymns are sung in the candlelight of a graceful Advent wreath, when blessing prayers are said around a Christmas tree.

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