I’m a little bit early you may think, but no, today is the first Sunday of Advent, the start of the new year in the Church’s calendar. Unlike the new calendar year that we celebrate in a few weeks time, the start of Advent is not marked by massive celebrations, but rather in stark contrast, Advent is a time of watching, waiting and preparation, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ and the celebrations of Christmas.
In this busy time of year, often accurately described as the ‘silly-season’, we can easily overlook the need to take things a slightly slower. Writing this blog is probably more for my benefit than yours. I am possibly guiltier than anyone in getting caught up in the hype that surrounds this time of year. So let this serve as a gentle reminder to myself of the real spirit of the season, and spend some time in patient waiting for the great celebration of Christmas.
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