Thursday, December 2, 2010

Advent: The Journey begins

Where are we going this Advent?

I am feeling challenged to move towards a Christmas life, a life lived with Emmanuel, God-with-us. In order to reach this goal, I have to prepare myself to this encounter which will transform all of me. Part of this transformation is to change my own "sword" - that is, everything that is aggressive and based on Pride - into "ploughshare" (something that is a blessing for others.

1 comment:

John Glorioso said...

As a result of your homilies at morning Mass, I am clearing my mind and focusing on what is about to occur. I am increasing my acts of charity and doing them for Christ. Also, during my prayers during the day, I have included various prayers directed on remembering the birth of Christ.