Today is the first day of the Nativity Fast!!! ⠀

More than a time of withdrawing certain foods from our diet – it is a time of Vigil⠀

God doesn’t need our fasting but we do – amidst the hustle bustle advertising of the season – we do –  and this season is such an expectant joyous one but it can get lost and overshadowed – and so Christians keep the hidden quiet Vigil of the world  awaiting the birth of Christ.  A vigil evident outwardly on our plates – but more so than that – it is the inner prayer vigil of millions of souls awaiting the Birth of Christ .⠀

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The hidden candle of the heart – the Paschal flame of Hope and life in Christ. ⠀

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🕯 be blessed and be filled with grace • be givers, humble, grateful and thankful • for that is a feast in the midst of the Fast 🕯