Advent Confessions Pope Francis in his latest document Evangelii Gaudium issues a passionate call for us to renew our commitment to mercy. Not only are we called to practice mercy, but also we are urged to not tire of seeking mercy from God: Pope Francis wrote “How good it feels to come back to him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy”

There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation next Saturday, December 21 from 6pm-7pm.

The Advent Season gives us an opportunity to focus on the reason for this “holiday” season. Each day of Advent we publish a short reflection on our Facebook page with a thought or question to ponder. We asked people from different backgrounds, states of life and experiences of faith to share their insights. Simply follow us on facebook.com/stlawrencehamilton and help us Keep Christ in Christmas!

In his will, St. Eugene de Mazenod, the founder of the Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, wrote: “To this end, I invoke the intercession of the Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, daring to remind her in all humility, but with consolation, of the filial devotion of my whole life, and of the desire I have always had to make her known and loved, and to spread her devotion everywhere through the ministry of those whom the Church has given to me as children, who have had the same desire as myself…”

Please join us, the Oblates, this weekend in your prayers as we celebrate our patronal feast day.