Advent is here!
Advent has arrived. This season of waiting and anticipation is here. The church calendar begins again, and we reflect on themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. In reality, we rarely have much time to reflect. This is also a season of busyness, of calendars that often feel hectic, gatherings, griefs, and weariness. Alongside
hope, we feel despair. As we long for peace, we wrestle with fear. Our joy feels tempered by gloom. Love is hard to hold onto when hate seems to swirl around us.
We find ourselves in this season where our plans
and expectations will surely be met by both unexpected joys and burdens. How can our practices of prayer and reflection help us journey through the season in ways that feel hopeful? What do we need to find peace within? How might we notice and practice acts of love?
Advent resources and reflections:
I'm grateful for you, , and may hope, peace, joy, and love be heading your way in the season of Advent. Watch this email for weekly prayers for you in the coming weeks.
Blessings and peace,
Eileen