In our society today it is quite tempting to just charge right into Christmas with no preparation whatsoever. But if we do that, we will undoubtedly miss something important. A special event requires special attention and forethought. And that’s exactly what the season of Advent offers us. A time of expectation and wonder. A time of planning and preparation. The liturgical readings guide us through these four weeks by helping us better understand the meaning of this extraordinary season. In this Faith Talk I reflect on the liturgical readings for the First and Second Sundays of Advent, which call us to slow down, wake up, stay alert, and take notice of all that God is doing in our lives. I hope this Faith Talk will be beneficial for you in some way – perhaps inspire and uplift you. Perhaps encourage you to ask new questions and contemplate new possibilities. Perhaps rekindle your faith life and encourage you to take another step forward on your faith journey as we enter this extraordinary season of Advent.

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Scripture cited: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-28, 34-36, Baruch 5:1-9, Luke 3:1-6