Yesterday marked the first day of the new liturgical (church) year, and the beginning of the Advent season, before the Christmas season begins. But before that Christmas season is upon us, we have four weeks to prepare.
Four Fridays until Christmas. Doesn't life suddenly seem all the more do-able and the all more busy?
Mental to-do lists expand to encompass not only all of the normal to-dos, but but seasonal extras. Students wince because finals are days away, parents cringe because Christmas-shopping-season has begun, and we all shiver because "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" means we are breaking out our coats, hats, and scarves, and trying to not to freeze in the mornings.
But Advent, much like Lent, is a season of spiritual preparation. It's a time for us to prepare ourselves for a joyous celebration of God's love, but you can't just throw that kind of party spontaneously.So, to prepare for the birthday party of the year, ready your hearts and souls. Confession, a little extra prayer time, and even making more time for volunteer hours are all good ways to spend the Advent season.
This is not the season of holiday shopping and finals cramming, it is a season of preparation.
Tota tua, and happy Advent,
LeAnn
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