“It has long been a Catholic custom to prepare a crib for the Christ Child.
In every Maryknoll house, we provide the straw for the crib – each wisp of hay representing some penance, some sacrifice, a prayer or an act of love offered in homage to the Christ Child…[with] the hope that such a bed will comfort and gladden Him on His birthday.”
– Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, The Spirit of Advent, 1947
The following is a selection of bulletin board cards displayed at the Motherhouse with suggested practices for the Sisters during Advent from the Sisters Legacy and Culture collection. They provide some interesting point of consideration for all during this season of preparation.
Advent Practices cover
Do I ever refuse to speak…
Silence is one of the greatest…
Silence is necessary…
Make a special resolution…
I shall make an act of thanksgiving…
