Father Kenneth Fleck, pastor at St. George Parish in Tinley Park, blesses Advent wreaths made by parishioners on Nov. 30, 2018. The Advent wreath workshop was part of a family gathering sponsored by the parish’s Adult Faith Formation ministry. (Karen Callaway Chicago Catholic)
The Adult Faith Formation ministry at St. George Parish in Tinley Park hosted an event at which parishioners made Advent wreaths on Nov. 30, 2018.
Tips for enriching the Advent experience Sometimes the meaning of Advent can get lost in the parties and preparations for Christmas, but it is a time to draw closer to Christ in the quiet, according to Kevin Pease, director of the Scripture School at the Institute for Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago.
How Pope Francis views Advent's call to hope Advent is a "continuous call to hope," says Pope Francis. It seems, then, that a key aim of this pre-Christmas season is to focus attention on hope's immense importance for everyone.
Advent week four: We are called These last few days of Advent draw us further into preparations, celebrations and “must do” activities. We might be feeling mighty frazzled, perhaps pulled in myriad directions, afraid we won’t get it all done.