Advent a Time to Prepare John Paul II Says

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 26, 2003 (Zenit.org).-

John Paul II invited Christians to make Advent a time
of preparation for a personal encounter with Christ. 

The Pope made this appeal when greeting Polish
pilgrims, shortly before the conclusion of the general
audience, held today in Paul VI Hall. 

The Holy Father reminded his audience that next Sunday
is the beginning of Advent. 

"It is a special time to educate ourselves in vigilant
preparation for our encounter with Christ at
Christmas, who will manifest himself fully as King and
Lord in the glory of heaven," he said. "I wish 
all a good preparation for the Christmas
celebrations."







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