1st Week of Advent - Live in Expectation

Keep awake, therefore,
for you do not know on what day
your Lord coming.
But understand this:
if the owner of the house had know in what part
of the night the thief was coming,
the owner would have stayed awake,
and would not have let the house be broken into.
Therefore you also my be ready,
for God's future Ruler and Judge
is coming at an unexpected hour.

from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.

Music:
Cantata 140, Sleepers, Wake! (JS Bach)

Welcome

This "Advent blog" is meant to be a quiet space to contemplate the weeks of Advent.  Each week will begin with a "primary" posting that will include scripture, artwork, and music.  As I become aware of postings from other sources, I will place links on this blog.  You may want to bookmark this page so you can check daily for updates.

This is offered in all humility, as I know most of us have a routine in place, and many sources from which we can draw for our daily meditation.  Use this as you want.  If you would like to suggest a reading or piece of artwork or music, please do so (you know how to be in touch with me).

Blessed Advent.