For some, the holidays are a time of joy and cheer, while for others, a feeling of isolation or loneliness can set in. But Advent - a season of anticipation - provides an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His second coming.
Timestamps:
1:00 - Why is Advent important?
2:15 - Advice for those struggling during the holidays
8:18 - Celebrating Saints’ Feast Days
9:40 - Good spiritual practices for the season of Advent
11:20 - Bishop Wall’s favorite Hallmark movies
14:38 - Final reflections
References:
Is Advent a Penitential Season?
Hygge - the embrace of winter
The Catholic case for mental health
Loneliness in America
Magnificat
SNL’s Hallmark Sketch
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