Namely, the Pope outlined the aims of the special year to look to the past with gratitude, to live in the present with passion, and to embrace the future with hope.
After all, for most of us, Advent is one of the busiest times of the entire year. How can we enter into the deep graces of renewed desire and renewed receptivity that Jesus has for us at this time?
This year, how about rather than purchasing presents to give others, we focus on giving ourselves to the people we love—giving the gift of our presence.