DID YOU KNOW Advent is a season of holy illumination. As the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ—the Light of the world—Scripture invites us to step into that light ourselves, allowing it to search our motives, habits, and private reasoning. Advent is not merely about anticipation; it is about preparation of the heart.Continue reading “When Ethical Shortcuts Dim the Advent Light”
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THE GOD WHO MOVES INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
On Second Thought During Advent, the Church leans forward with a holy longing, remembering the first coming of Christ while anticipating His return in glory. The Scriptures today—drawn from Zephaniah, Isaiah, Ephesians, the Psalms, and Revelation—invite us into a stunning truth: the Lord is not far removed from our suffering; He is in our midst.Continue reading “THE GOD WHO MOVES INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD”