Advent

The Mary we meet in the Magnificat is a revolutionary woman. In this passage, she describes a radical vision of justice and liberation.

Jesus had to learn to trust an inner authority which gave him a power and confidence to speak and act. We're called to do the same.

In this time of Advent, we remember that God continues to work in our lives even if we are not able to cleearly see it.

In so many ways, our Christian tradition tells us that in order to meet Jesus we must meet first with John the Baptist.

Jesus is questioned by what authority he is doing the work of healing and reconciliation - which is the work we are ALL called to.

Mary said, "Yes," to an invitation that was confusing and seemingly impossible. We are called to similar inivations in our own lives.

In order to live into the vision of turning "swords into plowshares," we will need to commit to the difficult work of peacemaking.

Through the birth of Jesus, God did the unexpected and introduced wild possibilities into history and changed everything.

Throughout Advent, bibical characters are asked to trust in a future that they are not certain about. Can we, too, share that faith?

The Advent season is about incredible things happening in history and the invitation to participate in incredible things happening now.

Advent is a time of slowing down and refocusing. It is also a time of hope for us - knowing that God is at work in the world and in our lives.