"Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope which is so necessary to man. Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. The purpose of the Church's year is continually to rehearse her great history of memories, to awaken the heart's memory so that it can discern the star of hope." - Pope Benedict XVI
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Berchtoldstag is a holiday celebrated in Switzerland and Liechtenstein on Jan. 2. It celebrates Duke Berchtold V and the founding of Bern. ... -
1. As you can see, I got quite a bit of blogging done this week. That will probably dip again next week during finals, but I’m glad... -
Around Advent, you see lots of purple, with a streak of pink. That’s the liturgical color, and Advent wreaths with their purple/pink candles...
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