First Sunday of Advent

 

Just as I was about to write the blog for the first Sunday of Advent, Sr. Jeannie sent me this acrostic.  What a wonderful gift as we begin this Advent Season.

A time to stop

Dreaming of what will be in the future

Very much now to be in the now

Emergence of something new

Nodding acceptance of reality

To allow God to be present in us

In our readings from this first Sunday, we focus on our ultimate goal of entering the Kingdom of God.  The image of God as a potter forming us, shaping us into who we are called to be.  I love the image of God molding us into the people we are. God is called to be tender and love us into life if we are willing to listen. In Mark’s Gospel, he speaks of disasters that can happen.  While Jesus’ message is stay alert and be ready.  Be who we are called to be. Jesus calls us to be active, to be excited, not passive.

This is really what Advent is all about, to be ready and full of hope. Time is moving by so quickly; we need to be sure to take time to allow God to be present to us.  Advent is very short this year, just twenty-two days.  There is much to do and much to reflect on.  So many resources are available this year to help guide us through the Advent season.

Community Works, Inc https://www.cworksindy.com/ is one of many resources available to help guide you through the Advent journey. May these days of Advent be filled with much hope, peace, joy, and love for our world.