Advent: The Coming of the Great God

Advent is a time of preparation for the miracle of Christmas; a time of both penitence and joy as we contemplate Christ’s coming and the reasons for His coming. As we anticipate Christ’s rebirth in our lives, let us make room for him in our hearts and in our lives.

 Many families light Advent candles each Sunday in Advent, to focus the family’s devotion on the coming of Christ. There is much to distract us in this busy time; we do not want to miss the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ.

I know not always how God comes, but God comes -- this I know: in an obscure stable, in splashing waters, in the breaking of bread, and often, my friend, incarnate in you; for God, I believe, still comes in the flesh, in people. Now and always, may the Christ in you keep you a sign of living love, and love living among us. --B. Belasic