Friends, I am happy to announce that my Advent Gospel Reflection books for the 2021 Advent season are now available: https://books.wordonfire.org/advent-books-2021. Advent is the liturgical season of vigilance or, to put it more mundanely, of waiting. During the four weeks prior to Christmas, we light the candles of our Advent wreaths and put ourselves in the spiritual space of the Israelite people who, through many long centuries, waited for the coming of the Messiah (“How long, O Lord?”). Foll

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The thought of a traditional Christmas seems a little unreal after all the events of the past nine months. The good news is, however, that while times and circumstances may change, God does not. As we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ compassionate birth into the human condition in all things but sin, let us be watchful and alert. If we have turned our gaze away from Him this year, let us refocus our attention to Christ. It's not too late, but now is the time. For more reflections: ewtn.com/advent | E