The Haxtun-Fleming Herald - What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve share common ties in heralding the advent of something new and wonderful, something beyond egoistic self-interest. Elements of faith - peace, hope, love and joy — are center stage during the season of Advent.

It is a time for reflection and introspection as well as an opportunity to grow our faith in significant ways beyond the trappings of the holidays. It is a time for deep friendship with those who actively wrestle with the many accoutrements of faith that are present, no matter the season.

While searching for deeper meaning in our lives, it qui...