Whose Advent?
Charles Moore
Though Advent (literally "arrival") has been observed for centuries
as a time to contemplate Christ's birth, most people today acknowledge
it only with a blank look. For the vast majority of us, December flies by
in a flurry of activities, and what is called "the holiday season" turns
out
to be the most stressful time of the year.
It is also a time of contrasting emotions. We are eager, yet frazzled;
sentimental, yet indifferent. One minute we glow at the thought of getting
together with our family and friends; the next we feel utterly lonely. Our
hope is mingled with dread, our anticipation with despair. We sense
the deeper meanings of the season but grasp at them in vain; and in
the end, all the bustle leaves us frustrated and drained.
Advent begins this Sunday. What does it mean to you?
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