Last night we put the commercial side of Christmas behind us and we devoted an hour to God as the Kenrick Seminary Novena. I know I know, it was a measly hour but it was an hour well spent. If you really want to understand the true meaning of the Advent Season then visit your local church and do a Novena. It’s not about the gifts or the good food eaten with your family. And can you believe that’s it not about the vacation days from work! It’s about the anticipation for the birth of Christ our Savior. His birth is quickly approaching! Are you ready?
What amazed me the most about the novena last night were the seminarians. I know I should have been more focused on the reason I was there, the prayers, the songs, the ambience. But I couldn’t take my eyes of the young men during the novena. A great deal of them were handsome young men in their 20s. I just find that absolutely inspiring. At an age where most men are thinking about going out partying or hooking up with a girl, these men have listened to the God’s call and responded. Just like Mary saying yes, these young men have said yes. And here they are in the seminary learning all there is to know about dedicating their lives to God. I have great admiration for these men. Starting today they are in my prayers while they continue their amazing journey. Hearing them harmonize in songs of praise to God took my breath away. Watching them at the alter as they focused on God left me humbled. I really felt the Lord’s presence in these men’s lives. I felt at peace last night during the Novena. And more then ever I am anticipating the birth of Christ.
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