Here we are again in the Season of Advent. It is a most beautiful time of year for preparing and waiting. Preparing and waiting. Waiting and preparing. That is the nature of Advent.
The waiting can be a difficult exercise if we are not clear about what we are waiting for – what we are preparing for.
While all around us there is frenzy and rush in preparations for Christmas, we are asked to take the quiet time to wait and prepare. And sometimes that can be a very difficult thing to do.
This season begs us to ask ourselves: What are we preparing for this Advent?
It bears some time in reflection.