Why Advent?

Twenty-five years ago, my son was born on the first Sunday of Advent. Five days late, mind you. (I certainly minded.) As my due date came and went, and Advent approached, waiting took on a whole new meaning. Thinking that any minute now my son would come squalling...

Advent: Pregnant and Waiting

The days before Christmas too often whisk by us with hardly a moment for contemplation. The commercial season muddles the spiritual season, and before we have had a chance to sort through the difference, the season is half gone. Once again it is too late to hang the...