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Saints of Advent are models for holiness

The lives of the saints inspire us, especially when we are struggling to find our way. The saints whose feast days we celebrate in Advent are no exception. In fact, it is during this season that we discover the real Santa Claus, a missionary priest, doctor of the Church, visionary, bishop, pope, martyr and a couple of Marian feasts that both teach and inspire. The list below features saint feast days during Advent, the Mass readings, a video reflection and additional information and traditions associated with each saint. You might also like our resources for an Advent calendar.

Monday, Dec. 9 — Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary acknowledges that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. To learn more, visit the Catechism of the Catholic Church (490-511). Normally, this feast is celebrated on Dec. 8 and is a holy day of obligation to attend Mass. But this year, it is not. Learn why by reading Simply Catholic.

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