What a year it has been! As we move into the final weeks of Advent and wonder about our many experiences of 2020, there may be a temptation to want to move on quickly and look for solutions.
In some ways, that’s understandable! However, this is also a time when we need to be open to receive God’s gift of wisdom – a wisdom that will lead to life, justice and peace for all.
The following article by Joan Chittester OSB appeared in the National Catholic Reporter (Dec 10, 2020). Let’s take her wisdom to heart!
https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/where-i-stand/wisdom-stands-test-time-over-rules-come-and-go
The following Prayer Resource from the Kildare & Leighlin Diocese is offered here for personal and community reflection or reflection in the Fourth Week of Advent:
https://www.kandle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HHH-2017-Advent-4.pdf
An Advent Hymn: