Immaculate Conception – On our way to celebrate Jesus' birth, we pause to celebrate Mary's conception. Why?!? God had such a great gift that no one was pure enough to receive it. God helped Mary be ready. Advent is when God helps us get ready.
Ordinary25 – We are often ungrateful for God's gifts. We ask God for all kinds of things… How often have you asked God for a deeper relationship with Him? The best gift God has to give is Himself, but it's often the last gift we really want.