Liturgical Christians, Catholics, Lutherans, Episcopalians keep a season called Advent, four weeks before Christmas. It is a difficult practice, because it calls us to be thoughtful. Thoughtful?! You mean making a list and checking it twice? No. Advent is a time to acknowledge the truth that we hide from, behind our shopping lists and party schedules, the truth of emptiness and brokenness, in ourselves and in the world. We are surrounded by Ho Ho Ho. Advent says Hmm.
Advent says, Yes we will rejoice, because the baby, The Baby is born. And yet. And yet...
This has been a hard week. Our defenses against the darkness have been found wanting. And yet. And yet...
Advent says, Yes we will rejoice, because the baby, The Baby is born. And yet. And yet...
This has been a hard week. Our defenses against the darkness have been found wanting. And yet. And yet...