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Sr. Margarita Bareikaitë
R e f l e c t i o n s
From Christmas to the Millenium
Sr. Margarita Bareikaitë belongs to the order of the Sisters of the
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Lithuanian order in
Putnam, Connecticut. She is also the Chairperson of the Religious
Affairs Council for the Lithuanian American Community, Inc.
| The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December
8th. In addition, December 12th marks the Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. Appearing to the humble peasant
Juan Diego in 1531, Mary blessed all the Americas and revealed that
her Son has come to dwell among us, hears the cry of the poor, and
listens to us in our every need. |
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Pray in a new era of Christ’s favor. Set aside some time for
prayer — begin with blessing your Christmas tree. Make a little
ceremony of putting the figures in the manger, telling the story or
reading Chapter 2 of Luke and Chapter 2 of Matthew’s Gospel. Pray
that each of us may recognize Christ when He comes to us in others. |
| On Christmas Eve, Pope John Paul II will open the great Holy Year
Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. This symbolizes welcoming home all
Christian on a journey to deepen their faith as we enter a new era in
Christianity. Begin you spiritual pilgrimage with Advent and profess
your faith proudly as the Year 2000 arrives. |
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