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Light in darkening times
During these darkening days, let us remember ancient practices which saw times of rising darkness as time to act to return the light.
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Between Advent 2 and 3 (Year B)
In Advent 3B, our attention stays on John the Baptist, but moves to the gospel of John. Here’s a bit of the context for us.
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We get to start somewhere
This week, we read about the beginning of the good news. Mark’s gospel is a story without an ending. It only ever begins.
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Proclaiming the Beginning Again
Advent 2B is like a reboot of the franchise with a new show runner. And we’re the viewers coming in with our memories and ideas.
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The Opening Act—for Advent 2B
As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.
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Messenger and path straightener
The work of John the Baptizer begins with proclaiming the Good News. But his purpose is to prepare the way for the Messiah to come.
