Advent calls us to look directly at the world’s brokenness and to cry out for the coming of the day of justice and salvation.

Our Lady of Guadalupe called Juan Diego to make manifest Christ’s presence and concern in Mexico. As she called to him, so she calls to us.

Advent allows us holy leisure to immerse ourselves in Scripture, to settle roots deep in the rich loam discerning the good that God wills for us.

For Jesus, in the new reign of God, forgiveness and healing are two sides of the same coin.

Like the orchard of Lebanon, satsuma trees are a sign of God’s providence and blessings. Their abundant fruit fills me with gratitude.