The last Advent calendar window has been opened; the four candles on the Advent wreath have been lit; all the verses of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” have been sung.
Advent Reflections
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In the final days of Advent, let us greet Christ with humility
Elizabeth…said, “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” ~Luke 1:42
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Our way is not always the right way
In these final days of Advent, may we direct the thoughts of our hearts not towards self, but towards Christ.
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On the winter solstice, God is our light
Because God is in our midst, enlivening and strengthening us with his love, we can face the future with hope.
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Don’t join the rat race. God has different admissions standards.
Sometimes it seems that there are hoops to jump through at every turn.
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Do not be afraid; your prayer has been heard.
Sometimes the give-and-take of prayer is a mystery.
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Joseph discards his own plan to follow God’s command
As today’s Gospel suggests, righteousness is no guarantee of a smooth life.
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Have a messy family history? So does Jesus
Out of the welter of misfits, black sheep and skeletons in the closet God brings Jesus.
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God bears our joys as well as our sorrows
A singing God—what a delightful illustration of the divine presence among us.
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We need not be shy about calling out to God for help
The act of planting a garden is the easier part: It’s the small daily acts of caring over the long haul that can be a challenge.