By Sister Jackie Walsh, OSB
My mom died during Advent, right before Christmas in 2015. The whole experience of her life and death has become an Advent experience for me.
I watched my mom as she dealt with her disease. She fought it valiantly but never complained. She loved Christmas and the preparations for it.
I went to see her just days before she died. She knew she was dying, but she was all smiles. She had a good strong faith so she knew that this Christmas would be a literal birth for her. She was being born into eternal life.
Today, when I look deep inside myself, I realize there are no instant revelations. Our lives are a slow journey as God reveals things to us.
Advent is a time of intentional quiet, which can be hard in the chaos of the season’s busyness.
But in quiet, time stands still and soul meets Creator.
Advent will take us on a tremendous journey if we allow ourselves to slow down and pay attention to the signs that are given.
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