Advent hope for the mess we live in
In the prophet’s prayer in Isaiah 64, read on the first Sunday of Advent, the mess is named. The bliss is sought. For a post-Exilic community and a pandemic-hammered Church, the full range of emotions is found in speaking to God. We hear the prophet’s call for thanksgiving. We are chastened to remember God’s past acts and the fierce love of God.
Readers Write: Fear
We asked readers to submit brief reflections on words associated with Advent. Here is a response on the word “fear.”
Readers Write: Truth
We asked readers to submit brief reflections on words associated with Advent. Here is a response on the word “truth.”
Readers Write: Hope
We asked readers to submit brief reflections on words associated with Advent. Here are two responses on the word “hope.”
Readers Write: Mercy
We asked readers to submit brief reflections on words associated with Advent. Below are three responses on the word “mercy.”