We begin our Advent Journey 2025 by preparing our hearts, minds and souls to receive Jesus in Sacrament and in spirit through our prayers. Join us at St. Lawrence the Martyr for this great adventure.

We listen to the stories of who we are from our family and community. Sometimes when we take a DNA test we discover something different.
The same can be said of our faith, sometimes we discover new and blessed traditions and understandings about who God call us to be as his sons and daughters.
I would encourage you to continue to pray as family in sharing your faith story.
God Bless

The first Tuesday in Advent (12/3/24) we are invited once more to reflect on the genealogy of Jesus and how Our Blessed Mother’s participation in this journey is a special gift. Happy Memorial of St. Francis Xavier SJ.

The First Week, the first Monday of Advent. Recalling the history of our faith, and who help us to grow in faith is important. In these reflections we can begin to see the face and presence of Jesus in those who have challenged us in our faith. They may be living with us right now or ancestors who have given us the gift and blessing of faith. Take time to open our hearts to the call to be more like Jesus in living out our faith today and every day.

On this first day of Advent, we are challenged to prepare and to await the coming of Jesus. It is just the beginning, but it should lead us to the place we are called to be: in the presence of God.