Archive for 'Advent Reflections'

From Deb Beck

To finish out the week, I turn to…….

my refrigerator. The little quotes stuck to the side of my fridge have been inspiring enough for me to have put them there. Maybe something will resonate for you.

Have a lovely day.

Deb

“Whether you turn to the right or the left, you will hear a voice behind you saying,

‘This is the way; walk in it’.”

-Isaiah 30:21

An Advent reflection from Deb Beck

“Winter is the time of promise because there is so little to do – or because you can

now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so.”

– Stanley Crawford

First day of December, and the first snow.

I wake up at 4 o’clock to leave at 5, to arrive at work by 6 AM. On work days, I’m the family weather checker. Forecast for today: gloves and hats for everyone.

The drive is lovely. Snow falls in the ...

Here is another Advent reflection from Deb Beck.

“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces

those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” -Thich Nhat Hanh

First Week of Advent: HOPE

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

It would be trite and unoriginal to remind everyone how easy it is this time of year

to be entrapped by all the rush and busy-ness of the season. No one needs reminding.

It’s easy to say, “Stop. Focus. Take time for yourself. Take a ...

“…and a little child shall lead them.”     Isaiah 11:6

First Week of Advent: HOPE

Monday, November 29, 2010

Sharing Advent with Children

A little about the Advent Wreath

Advent itself, from the Latin “adventus”, means “coming”. So we look forward to and prepare during Advent, for the coming of the Christ, the Light of the world.

The origins of the advent wreath are not clear. There is evidence of pre-Christian use of wreaths with candles during the dark December days as a sign for the hope ...

“And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in thee.” – Psalms 39.7

First Week of Advent: HOPE

Sunday, November 28, 2010

The season of Advent is here. To echo Fr. Bill’s message of this morning, Advent, like Lent, is a time of preparation. But unlike Lent, this is a joyous season, a season of glad anticipation of the birth of Jesus, our Savior. This is a season to look into our hearts and ask, “how do I prepare?”

We look ...