It is so hard to believe that it is the First Sunday of Advent already! Just the other day we were celebrating Thanksgiving Day. Some of us are still dining on the left overs and relishing time with family and friends.
As we begin this Advent season we are called to "stay awake, to be ready." I was thinking about how many times I have fallen asleep during my prayer time or a homily at Mass. Falling asleep does not make us bad as it is part of the human condition. There are times when we just are not able to keep our eyes open.
Today we light the first candle of the Advent wreath and enter the season of advent. Advent is an invitation to hope, to wait and receive the gifts of peace and joy. May we grow during this holy season as we await the birth of our Savior. As we begin the Advent journey may we embrace the season as one of preparation and ready our hearts to receive once again the gift of Christ at Christmas.
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