Advent 2022 – Liturgy of Expectation

Advent 2022 – Liturgy of Expectation

The third week of Advent is already here. In the first two weeks, we explored the invitation to join Advent, and the preparation, and now our focus turns to the liturgy of expectation. During the first two weeks, we turned our gaze upon the details and the...
Advent 2022 – Liturgy of Preparation

Advent 2022 – Liturgy of Preparation

Welcome to Week Two of the Advent season. Today we will explore the liturgy of preparation. Before moving on, I hope and pray you invited someone to join you on this journey. This year I invited my grandkids and kids to take part in gaining a new understanding of...
Advent 2022 – Liturgy of Invitation

Advent 2022 – Liturgy of Invitation

As a nine-year-old, I couldn’t wait for my first official birthday party. My mom and I planned and prepared weeks ahead of time. She taught me that even before we chose the party games and food for the party, we needed to write out the invitations. For it is in...
Becoming Advent People in a Busy World

Becoming Advent People in a Busy World

Hurry up! Slow down! Follow me. Shop here. Buy this. Conflicting messages come at us non-stop. If we focus on what everyone is saying and turn toward the world, we forget the reason we are here, to begin with. The world continues to shout louder, our hearts beat...
How to Become People of Advent

How to Become People of Advent

If I take a peek at my calendar, I notice how quickly the holidays are approaching. Countdowns to Christmas have already begun and stores are displaying all things Christmas. I start breathing faster at the thought that I don’t have enough time. About five years...

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