Our Lady's Advent Christians Reflect on Mary's First Advent
The piece discusses Mary as the model of Advent awaiting Jesus birth. It cites the Virgin Mary’s consent as life to a world mired in sin, presenting her as gateway of life and a figure for the Church and the redeemed awaiting God’s promises.
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Mary the Missionary Model for Christmas Faith
The passage portrays Mary as the first Christian missionary carrying the good news of redemption. Her journey to Elizabeth demonstrates how Christ's presence within believers leads to shared joy and the spread of God's life to the world through the Church.
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Advent message on seeing Christ in the church today
A 1974 advent meditation urges Christians to carry the good news of salvation to others. It compares Mary’s readiness to the church’s mission and calls believers to reveal Christ in community so others may seek and adore him. Reprinted from Catholic Near East Magazine.
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NC editor on religious press at world congress
Buenos Aires report notes A E P Wall of the National Catholic News Service urged US religious publications to rediscover moral values through excellence in content and presentation. He told 250 delegates from 36 countries that convincing, interesting formats are needed to shape the American conscience.
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