The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2
Today is both Advent Sunday and the first day of December. In church we lit the first Advent candle. At home the first pocket of our Advent calendar contained chocolate coins. We are counting down to Christmas.
For Christians Advent is a time of waiting and preparation. In the dark days of December the candles we light week by week remind us that Jesus came to bring light to the world. In a world oppressed by fear we proclaim hope. In troubling times we pray for the coming of the Prince of Peace. In the face of darkness and despair we find joy as once again we await the arrival of the Christ Child.
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