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Advent reminds us that the One who has come into the world and is always coming into our lives in new ways is the source of our salvation.
Today, as we decorate our homes for the season, we give thanks for the comfort and security they provide.
In today’s reading the prophet Isaiah invites the people to trust in the strength of God’s city and in God’s intent to keep it in peace. “Trust in the Lord forever for the Lord is an eternal rock.”
If this were your last day, hour, minute, or breath, imagine how you might drink in the daylight, taste the twilight, touch the stars, smell the sunshine, delight at songbirds, listen to the look of your loved ones.
Every culture has special holiday foods and this becomes a big part of our experience of the festive season. We immerse ourselves in a sensual celebration of Advent and Christmas.
This week, as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, we hear of John the Baptist’s travels through the region of Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
It has been said that change is the only constant in life. After the past two years, oh boy, would I agree with that. And I’m sure many other people would too.
Scripture
Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way.”
—Matthew 15:32
Reflection
In today’s Second Reading Saint Paul is confident that God, who has begun to work in the lives of the Philippians, will bring that work to completion.
The Lord is still generous to his people–to us. It might be good for us to reflect on the ways in which we experience the Lord’s generosity, and to offer him our thanks.
