Women Affirming Life's virtual Advent mini-retreat

An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that accompanied Sister Meg Guider’s address to the virtual gathering of Women Affirming Life. Courtesy photo Women Affirming Life’s virtual Advent mini-retreat Sister Christine S. Setticase, FSP Friday, December 11, 2020Faith Help us expand our reach! Please share this article on social media Sister Guider’s main message is that, like the Blessed Mother, we, too, are in confinement (quarantine) and uncertain what the future will hold. For over 25 years, Women Affirming Life, Inc. has hosted an Advent gathering that consisted of a Mass offered by Cardinal Sean, followed by breakfast and a speaker. But 2020 and the pandemic would change that.Back in July, Marianne Luthin, director of the Pro-Life Office, decided that this event would not be possible in 2020. However, knowing how much the attendees enjoy the WALI gathering because it gives Advent a spiritual boost, she explored other ways to encourage a meaningful preparation for Christmas.The decision was made to host a virtual event featuring Sister Margaret “Meg” Guider, a Sister of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate and chair of the Ecclesiastical Faculty at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. The title of the talk mirrored its content:…
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