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In the Western Catholic tradition, this time of Advent — roughly coinciding with the darkening month of December — is a time of imploration for
December 23, 2024: Is there One Advent—or Several?The convergence of the winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa is a potent time of year. It’s a
We have been meditating on the Dark Night of the Soul and Society and our Species because it is Advent and Winter Solstice, a time
December 16, 2024: Solstice, Hanukkah, Advent — Great Comings & Certain TensionsAdvent means “Coming,” a time of waiting for a great coming. Even before Christians used
In yesterday’s DM, we meditated on Rilke’s powerful poem about the darkness, the via negativa, that is integral to the season of Advent. It has
This season of the return of Light (solstice) and the miracle of Light (Hanukkah) and the announcement of angels of doxa or glory and the birth of Christ
The word Advent means Coming. Advent is a time of waiting for a great Coming. Even before Christians used the term in reference to the
November 27, 2023: Joy and Justice, Birds of a FeatherAquinas, Terry Tempest Williams, and Rabbi Heschel all celebrate Joy. Rabbi Heschel teaches: “When we sing,
Advent is about a coming. For believers that means we are awaiting and working toward the coming of the Prince of Peace who announces the
Advent is a time of year where we await and recommit to working for the coming of Good News in human history. Such news as this
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