Advent
Be hopeful – taking a deeper look into Advent
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the new Liturgical Church Year. It comes at a time when we enter the deep nights of December. We feel the bone-chill of winter winds. As the virus surges within our communities we need this season. We have grown weary and fatigued. Advent compels us to live with hopeful expectation. It is a season for hope that we’re not alone that we will get through this. Advent reminds us that God accompanies us through these times. God is here in the now; and advent calls us to be attentive to signs of God’s presence.
This first Sunday of Advent as we light the purple candle on our Advent wreath let us pray for our children and each other. Let us be watchful and look for signs of God’s presence in our midst. We have spent a lot of time with our families throughout this pandemic. Let’s enter this Advent Season with renewed hope and take advantage of the many opportunities to deepen our belief in God who comes to renew all of us. Looking for some ideas for you and the family:
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Published by Pat Tomich
I am a life-long learning; by profession, I am a special education teacher. I teach with passion and the belief that within each student is the "inner teacher" guiding them to find the answers to life's most important questions. With that said, I seek creative ways to help my students discover their inner teacher. I find myself involved in a lot of projects and programs. Other interests include: writing and reflecting on my teaching practice, hosting guests at my BnB, DIY home projects, gardening, composting, aquaponics, reading, and spending time with family and friends. My life values are guided by the Gospel of Jesus and the Franciscan Charism. I am an Associate of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart which at the heart is showing compassion and doing works of neighborly love.
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