Stay Awake

1st Sunday of Advent

I encourage any of our Year 8’s who have not yet been confirmed to consider registering for confirmation with their Catholic School (preparation will start next term) and for those not attending Catholic schools, online via ‘Animate Youth Ministries’. Staying awake during these dark, damp evenings, getting ready for Christmas and fitting in multiple carol services can often be a challenge – and having had both my sons succumb to the prevalent “virus” each a week apart (thanks lads!) I’m looking forward to a time of rest! But being mentally awake and taking time to create a few moments of stillness and peace in prayer, allows us to prepare for our encounter with Jesus in our own messy, chaotic lives.

As we light the first Advent candle here is a quote from Robert Alden: “There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle.”

God Bless, Helen.