We begin Advent in Rome with a call to wakefulness, not fear: cast off the works of darkness, put on Christ, and let Mary lead us into active hope. Isaiah’s peace, Paul’s urgency, and Jesus’ command to stay awake shape a practical path toward confession, conversion, and joy.• grace of Advent as interruption and awakening• tension between our small kingdoms and God’s kingdom• joyful hope for judgment as fulfillment not dread• Isaiah’s vision of peace as our true destiny• readiness defined as love, vigilance and joy• casting off sin, resentment and distraction now• putting on Christ as identity not ornament• Mary’s role in preparing hearts for her son• confession as essential preparation before Christmas• letting Christ reorder desires and heal wounds• pilgrimage as conversion toward deeper hope and joy• returning home with a firmer longing for God’s housePrepare your hearts for the gaze of God, the loving, healing, searchable gaze of Christ who comes to save youThank you for listening! Visit us at www.saintaugustinechurch.org

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