Today’s Reflection (First Sunday of Advent): The best present is presence. Maybe during Advent, God is calling you to forgo some of the frenzy — do less shopping and pray more; attend fewer holiday events and do more volunteer service; run around less and spend more time just being, watching, and waiting along with Mary, John the Baptist, all the saints, and the entire Church for the surprising revelation of Jesus — His presence, love, mercy, and life.  — Bishop Donald Hying, from his book, Love Never Fails: Living the Catholic Faith in Our Daily Lives  

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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