Around
us, there are many signs of Christmas.
Christmas carols are being played on the radio, Christmas lights and decorations
are adorning many front yards, and Santa Claus has made more than one
appearance at a mall near you.
In our culture, it is already
Christmas. But in the Church, it is
still the season of Advent. Advent is a
time of waiting for the coming of the Christ Child at Christmas, and also a
time of expectation for the return of Jesus to the world as he promised. We are to take this period to examine our
hearts and renew our spirits, making way for Christ to enter into our lives and
transform us. This season of preparation
is designed to make us more Christ-like, and to connect us more deeply to our
Creator.
It is a challenge to keep Advent while
others seem to be celebrating Christmas.
But hang in there! This period of
waiting is well worth it, and when Christmas actually comes, it will be even
more joyful!
Happy rest of Advent!
Lorna+
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