Here we are, entering into the Second Week of Advent! I like to meditate on this Sunday's gospel, with the appearance of John the Baptist in the wilderness. What does he say? "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" St Matthew (the writer of this gospel account) also quotes the prophet Isaiah in exclaiming: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.
Advent is definitely a time of preparation. And John the Baptist wants to prepare everyone for something new: the Messiah is coming, as foretold! We may have decorated our houses for Christmas, but have we prepared our hearts afresh for the entering of something- Someone - new? The Hebrew people have been eagerly awaiting Our Lord, but did not know how to look for Him. So John makes his proclamation to be ready!
Are we ready?
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