It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, in November!

Have you seen it? The Christmas decorations are up in stores, and the commercials are airing... I've heard that some radio stations have ALREADY changed to all-Christmas-music-all-the-time. I know I am not the only one to be annoyed with this rushing, I like the season of Advent and think it's worth lingering in... and of course there's the Catholic understanding that the actual Christmas season doesn't even begin until... well, Christmas.
But, I guess, we might as well face it, the world is in a hurry to be Christmas-y. But I don't think we have to join them in this madness to change the calendar. There are a lot of great ways to pray Advent and your parish is one of the best places to do it! Check back here often during Advent for great prayer resources. We'll keep you posted, and will do our best to keep you focused on the Reason... for every season!
-MM