Faith
The search for meaning, purpose, and relationship. Our need for love compels us to seek it out, and when we find it, share it.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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The turn from Advent 1 to 2 is the reset to the beginning from the end. An action that reminds us of more than the coming Christ child.