In week two of the Prepare Your Heart Advent journal, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, examines the lives of several saints we honor in December, including Mary, St. Lucy, St. Nicholas, and St. Juan Diego. These saints are role models for placing our trust in God and recognizing holiness in everyday moments. We are also urged to aspire to holiness and become living bearers of God's love and compassion, especially to the poor and marginalized.
What actions will you take this Advent season to discover God and encounter holiness within the ordinary aspects of your life?
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