Advent 2014
I BELIEVE EVEN WHEN…
The story of the birth of Jesus is filled with common themes of human drama: unknowing, doubt, fear, journey, hardship. The words of the song, “I believe in the sun, even when it’s not shining…”, offer the affirmation of belief in spite of what seems like the absence of light, love, and even the absence of God. We will explore the presence of hope through Christ “even when”
3rd Sunday of Advent: December 14
Matthew 1:18-25 reminds us that relationships are wrought with wrestling—with our own expectations and those of others.
Not all of us have an angel show up to tell us what to do like Joseph.
But we can heed the angel’s words for letting go, and letting God’s possibilities flourish. That’s what Mary’ song (Luke 1:46-55) is all about.
For contemplation:
How is love letting go?
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