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Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, prioress of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Beech Grove, Indiana, holds a candle intended to symbolize the light of Christ as the sisters begin their first prayer service of Advent Dec. 1, 2018, at the Our Lady of Grace Monastery. (CNS/Katie Rutter)