Come, Oh Come, Emanuel!

By Sister Ann Therese Plum

Now that we are in the Liturgical Season of Advent, we have come to a time of waiting as we anticipate and prepare for the coming of Jesus. What does this really mean for us?

At the Eucharist we hear "Christ has come. Christ is here. Christ will come again." Advent is the time in-between .. Now He is still with us: yes, here and NOW. Advent is thus a good time set apart to reflect, pray and prepare to celebrate the Lord's first coming at Christmas with great joy. May He grant us to realize his presence in and among us. Growth in our relationship with Him and one another during this in-between time will help prepare us for his glorious return.