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By Matt Hadro, The Catholic Thing, Dec. 10, 2023
Matt Hadro is a public relations executive who lives in the Washington, D.C. area.
It’s no secret that Advent is perhaps the most overlooked liturgical season. Catholics can all admit, to varying degrees, to just being especially busy right now amid any number of mundane tasks. And I’ve noticed an additional trend among well-meaning Catholics that goes something like this: “Given the wretched state of affairs today, we need some Christmas cheer now. So yes, we’re cheating and breaking out the Christmas decor in our house, even though Advent has barely begun, because we’re just so tired and down.”
I understand. But for those who just want to fast-forward through Advent: you don’t know what you’re missing. Advent, properly observed over the whole of four weeks, is actually what you’re craving, deep down. …
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