Beginning our "Be watchful. Be ready....for you know not when the Son of Man is coming" from one of our Advent songs. We sang it on Sunday and it has been resonating in my head since. Not a bad resonating, I guess.
I'm using Janet Schaeffler, O.P.'s advent reflection booklet "The Marvels and Mysteries of Advent" for reflection. I find it really good.
In her introduction she notes that we are bombarded with unending messages....especially during the Advent-Christmas season. She notes that the " main message of Advent-Christmas proclaims the reality of who we are and of all that we have been given: Emmanuel, God is with us, every day within our 24/7 lives....we are comforted and challenged with numerous additional messages: unquenchable hope, profound joy, serene peace, generous compassion, patient waiting, and open-handed service. These messages tell us much about who our God is, who we are, and whose we are...may the messages of loving mysteries and wondrous marvels touch each of your days."
What wondrous words! Much to reflect on. I especially like the "additional messages"...wonderful qualities....wonderful blessings......I wish you these!
ADVENT BLESSINGS..........
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