Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Advent Greetings! You've probably heard it many times before that Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ, in anticipation of the birth of the child Jesus. It has much to do with time and how we use it. For most of us, the month of December brings more activities and obligations that clamor for our attention. It can seem obvious that time and patience tend to be in short supply. Also, it can be easy to wonder, do the situations we find ourselves in rule us or are we able to bring things to a reasonable pace that respects our need for health of body and soul? Little peace within us and between us and those who make up our world will also result in little attention being given to God's presence in our midst. In pondering our daily routines and obligations, consider the wisdom of Blessed Pope John Paul II: "Do not be afraid to give your time to Christ! Yes, let us open our time to Christ, that he may cast light upon it and give it direction."
God bless,
Fr. Charlie
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