Sunday, December 01, 2024
Sunday Reflection: Advent Begins
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, my favorite liturgical season-- and perhaps the one we are worst at celebrating. It's supposed to be a time of quiet anticipation, but December for many people is anything but that! Rushing from place to place, trying to get things done, arranging stuff for gatherings, etc. etc. etc.
So, perhaps it is a time for intentionality (something I am not very good at). A time to build in some quiet, for choosing a place that is secluded and saving some time for it. Even amid the busiest day, I'm going to try to do some Advent-ing.
So, let's see how this goes...
