Good morning everyone,
So it begins! Yesterday, we began the four-week liturgical season of Advent. Actually, this year, it works out to be just three weeks because of the way the dates fall, but nonetheless, the Lord is inviting us to prepare a special place in our hearts to welcome him at Christmas.
Today's scripture reading from the Book of Isaiah gives us the image of the holy mountain. From ancient times, the holy place where God's people have encountered him has been symbolized by a mountain - a place that draws us away from the regular routine of our daily lives, a place where we can be awakened (to use the imagery of yesterday's readings) to the presence of God.
In these opening days of the Advent season, let us dare to climb the mountain of the Lord (Is 2:3) so that we can encounter him, listen for his word, and allow our hearts to discover the joy of being in his presence.
Have a great day.
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