Welcome Advent!
The season to prepare our hearts and minds
to celebrate and enter more deeply
into the inner meaning of Christ’s coming.

Welcome Advent!
The season of hope that looks beyond the horizon
of our lives,
to be ready to greet Christ
when he brings all to completion.

Welcome Advent!
The time to be set free 
from all that would imprison us,
and help take the world along the way of Christ.

Welcome Advent!
The season of light,
the time to expose the dark corners
in our own lives and the life of our world, 
to drive out the gloom,
to embrace the warm healing glow
of the Lord of Advent.

Welcome Advent!
The season of the silent presence of God
When Christ silently dwelt in Mary’s womb.
When John the Baptist silently leapt for joy.
When Joseph silently pondered,
and Mary broke the silence with her song of freedom
so that all might welcome the Advent of the Lord.