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Lisle, IL 60532
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Dear Friend of the Benedictine Sisters, Ask any child what they want for Christmas, and they can quickly come up with a list – long, and probably expensive. What do you want for Christmas? Gift-giving has long been associated with Christmas. Even during this difficult economic time, people will spend many days and money during Advent shopping for just the right gift for family, friends and loved ones. What is the best gift you could receive for Christmas? Another name for “gift” is “present”. How about the gift of “presence” this Advent/Christmas? How about spending quality time being present to those you love? How about taking the time to be present with the smallest child, an elderly person, someone who is sick, a close friend? How about spending some quality time during Advent being “present” to the coming of the Lord? The Lord comes to us again and again. He is “our present” in so many ways. He is “the present” in the person who needs your listening ear, in a co-worker, in the folks who live down the street – in the stranger you will meet today. Will you recognize Him and thank Him for His “present”? It’s been chosen especially for you! Advent is a time to brush up on hospitality of the heart, so that when Christmas comes, we may welcome the presence of Jesus with joy, warmth, wonder and a heart full of gratitude. Advent Peace,
Sister
Judith Ann Heble, OSB |
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Please note: Each issue of our community LBW (Lisle Benedictine Women) newsletter contains a letter from our Prioress, Sister Judith Ann. A copy of her letter is reprinted here for those who do not receive our newsletter. If you would like to receive a copy of our newsletter send an E-mail to Sister Mary Bratrsovsky |
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