"Advent is the biggest and best gift we receive from the Christian calendar. In a world excited about accomplishment, and in a season filled with frenzy, Advent invites us to pause. The season summons us into a most unusual activity - actually waiting. As we wait, we hear the wise old prophets again, and listen to Mary's fresh voice, marveling about God's plans. Christmas pageants and choir extravaganzas take a step back, shopping and baking wait their turn, and we settle into God's presence for a time of holy waiting. In ...
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"Advent is the biggest and best gift we receive from the Christian calendar. In a world excited about accomplishment, and in a season filled with frenzy, Advent invites us to pause. The season summons us into a most unusual activity - actually waiting. As we wait, we hear the wise old prophets again, and listen to Mary's fresh voice, marveling about God's plans. Christmas pageants and choir extravaganzas take a step back, shopping and baking wait their turn, and we settle into God's presence for a time of holy waiting. In Advent, God invites us to settle in, and to join our ancestors in faith in waiting for the fullness of God's presence in the world. God surely looks at the season's busyness with amusement, knowing that we make ourselves so busy that we miss the gifts of this season. Each time Advent returns, God issues us a holy invitation to push away the things that clamor to be done (today! right now!) God calls us into the deep pause we find in the divine presence, so we can hear the sacred words of promise again. As you read the season's scriptures again, we hope these reflections will give you a taste of deep hope, all through the season of Advent, into the joy of Christmas and a little beyond. Our prayer is that you find rich grace again this Advent season, in the stillness of prayer and reflection. We are honored to be your companions in this journey of anticipation this year. Mary Austin, for the TIW Team - Dean, Chris, Bethany, Tom, and George"--
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