What is the season of Advent? Why do we spend a month preparing for Christmas? The church calendar gives us ways of participating in the life of Christ together. Advent is a season of preparing for the celebration of Christ’s birth by reflecting on our great need for a savior. Although Jesus’ first advent (his birth) has passed, we also look forward to his return, or second advent. This Sunday, Fr. Ben Williams explores the ominous, yet hopeful passages of Scripture assigned for the first of four Advent Sundays. Rather than fear the judgment that comes with Christ’s return, we can actively wait by growing in love and holiness.

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