Bishop Cote Reflects on the Virtue of Patience

Bishop Cote Reflects on the Virtue of Patience

Posted on December 02, 2020 in: FaithSparks, Advent

This month’s Hope and Faith video series, sponsored by the Office of Faith Events, has a special guest speaker for the four weeks of Advent - The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote. His thought provoking reflections will be a welcome addition to your Christmas preparation. Bishop Cote will share reflections on patience, love, peace, and anticipation. The videos will be released every Wednesday throughout the month of December.

First Week of Advent

Patience

This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Most Reverend Michael Cote, Bishop of Norwich, speaks about the Advent theme of patience.

Bookmark and visit NorwichDiocese.org/Advent for additional resources this Advent season.

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