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1. Go to Mass more often. Consider whether you can clear out some time to attend as a family on certain weekdays during Advent.
Call 1-410-676-6000 or check www.masstimes.org for the daily schedules of the parishes nearest your home. You might have to inconvenience yourselves a bit—get up earlier, give up a recreational activity, or have a quicker no-frills meal. Offer the sacrifice for the sake of a friend or family member who needs God’s help.
2. Pray together as a family.
Experiment and find ways that work for you. Many families use an Advent wreath for mealtime or evening prayer. For a simple Advent wreath ceremony, just light the candle(s), sing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” and read the gospel for the day. Another idea for the season: Use an Advent calendar with Scripture verses; open a window each day of Advent, and use the verse as a springboard for prayer and discussion. Or pray with the help of a Jesse Tree:…
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