Advent is a Season of Preparing for
the Coming of the Messiah. You may have great
intentions to make this Advent season and Christmas celebration very different
from the last.
Our Advent Gospel warns us not to get
caught in the routine of life and slowly cutting down on all our busy
schedules and embracing the spirit of Advent.
The season invites us to prepare room in
our hearts for Christ and not just to sit back and do nothing. Advent is
not Christmas and we must be careful not to turn our four weeks of Advent
preparation into a long celebration of Christmas. Our heart is where
Christ wishes to dwell and Advent is the perfect time to make room in it for
His presence. If our heart is filled with unforgiveness, it has no room for
Christ. Remember that as God has forgiven us, we are also asked to forgive
others.
"The Lord is on His way!” The
Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important part of preparing our heart for
Jesus. We are to be an “Advent People,” vigilant, watchful, be
prepared.
My best wishes and prayers on this
Advent. May you have a spirit-filled Advent.
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