Advent Isn’t Pretty
Advent isn’t pretty. The churches that celebrate Advent may outfit their pulpits, altars, and chancels in shades of purple or deep blue.
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Oriented by Hope
When I worked at Starbucks, our goal was to serve every customer in the drive-thru within three minutes of when they placed their order. It didn’t matter how many venti soy, no-foam lattes they wanted.
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Joyfully Anticipating Love
According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, “keep watch” means to watch to make sure that no one is coming.” The historical context of Jesus’ birth into…
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Is Peace Possible?
The Christmas season is so stressful, isn’t it?! The songs may say it’s a time to be merry and go laughing over fields, but most people are either too busy and feeling pressured by end-of-year deadlines or they experience anxiety, regret, or even grief during this time of year.
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How Silently, How Silently
The birth of Jesus was quite “silent,” in the sense that it happened with almost no fanfare or human attention.
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Longing for a True King
The more we are close to those who are suffering, the more we will be drawn into the spirit of Advent.
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The Way of Peace
In Advent we will often encounter the holiday wish for “Peace on Earth.”
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The Tender Mercy of Our God
God holds you with God’s own tender mercy, embracing you with a womb-like love that will never let you go.
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The Interweaving of Time in Advent
Time is interwoven in Advent. Past, present, and future are braided together as we hope for the coming of Christ.
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Your Calling is Calling
Calling and identity are dialectical. We are called by God and we are also called by others.
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Lord, Have Mercy!
May you live these days with the joy of knowing God is rich in mercy toward you.
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Jumping for Joy in Advent
May your Advent be a time of rejoicing as you look forward to the celebration of Christmas.
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Ultimate Availability
May God give us the grace to respond to this call in the way of Mary: “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.”
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