December: Advent
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December: This month we are in Advent - waiting for the arrival of our Lord. His incarnation in the world, in reality, in time. This world, this earth - the same that sustained and nourished His body - sustains and nourishes ours. May we, by His grace, come to know and reverence the sacredness of creation in this season.
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Read The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoe Schlanger and change the way that you think about the natural world forever.
During this Advent season, cast your mind and imagination across the world and delight in the beauty of creation with the new 7 part series from the BBC and David Attenbrough - Asia.
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If you are looking for an advent calendar, consider giving this from Cafod.
Consider giving gifts differently this season, maybe include Mary’s Meals Digital Gifts as part of your Christmas.
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Consider an Advent retreat to reflect on your year, give thanks and to rest in the love of God that is always offered in every breath and every heartbeat of our journey on the planet. Your could look at an in person at Ladywell or Worth Abbey.
You could also consider something online, at the London Jesuit Centre.
The Hallow and Pray as You Go Apps also have Advent retreats that can help you to gather the fruits of 2024 and your encounter with living sustainably in head, hands and heart.
