Advent is a time to prioritize God

·      Advent is a time to prioritize God, overcome indifference, Pope says

On Sunday Pope Francis kicked off the Church's Advent season saying it is a time to let go of the worldly distractions that take us away from God, and focus on growing closer to him through prayer and concern for others. 

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·      Pittsburgh priest rescinds dispensation from Advent Mass obligation

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