Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina
As we approach the season of Christmas, many of us find ourselves busy with shopping for family and friends. We may spend hours searching the internet and advertisements, striving to find the perfect gift for the best price. We seem to have a deep sense that it is better to give than to receive.
When I’m out shopping in November, and I hear the strains of “Silver Bells” and “The Little Drummer Boy” wafting from hidden store speakers, I just want to cover my ears. The ever-present repetition of Christmas carols often serves to point out that the rest of the world is celebrating Christmas, while we’re still in the season of Advent.