Candle reflecting

Merry Christmas from Pax Christi USA!


In the introduction to this year’s Advent reflection booklet, I Say to You, WATCH! Reflections for Advent & Christmas 2020, Pax Christi USA Executive Director Johnny Zokovitch, writes:

“This past year has left many of us wrung out, beaten down, exhausted — and yet Mark cries out to us on the first Sunday of Advent: “Be alert! Watch!” Our eyes may be heavy, our hearts weary, our spirits frayed, and yet Mark implores us not to be caught sleeping… A tall task indeed as the days grow shorter, the darkness comes earlier, and winter sets in…”

We hope the resources below draw you deeper into the mystery of this season as we continue to find ways to be the “Peace of Christ” in our world today.


REFLECTIONS FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYS

Below you’ll find reflections selected from this year’s Advent-Christmas reflection booklet as well as others from a variety of authors of past reflection booklets. Reflections for each upcoming Sunday will be posted typically on the preceding Tuesday, with Holy Days and other days of observance throughout Advent and Christmas posted regularly as well. We’ll also be sending our weekly Advent emails directly to your inbox if you’re subscribed to our free email service. (Click here to sign up if you are not already subscribed to our free email service.) 


PRAY-STUDY-ACT DURING ADVENT

Each week, we’ll be crafting a special Pray-Study-Act e-bulletin (PSA) with resources for us all to use and to act on in common. 


COMMUNITY ADVENT GATHERINGS (VIRTUAL)


ADVENT-CHRISTMAS GIVING

Please read Sr. Dianna Ortiz’s special appeal for donations to Pax Christi USA during this Advent season. This pandemic year has been particularly difficult in so many ways, including financially, on individuals and organizations like ours. If you have the means, you can click here to make a special gift to the Advent-Christmas appeal. Thank you!


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