From Maintenance To Mission

Happy New Year! This Sunday is the first of the new liturgical year, which also marks the beginning of Advent, the season that lasts about four weeks and prepares us to celebrate Christmas (the season, not just the day). During Advent we reflect on Jesus – how he came to dwell among us in the flesh, how he continues to dwell with us through the Holy Spirit, and how we wait in joyful hope for him to come again. Advent prepares us to be with Jesus. This month’s GIFT sessions focus on precisely that. Being offered next Sunday after the 9:30AM Mass or Thursday the 12th at 7PM, the session is entitled “All is calm – praying in the presence of Jesus.” Both sessions will take place in the church. Treat yourself to the greatest GIFT this year; slow down for a while and experience the peace and calm that only comes from Jesus.

In the midst of my confusion,
in the time of desp’rate need,
when I am thinking not too clearly –
a gentle voice does intercede.
 

Slow down, slow down, be still –
be still, and wait –
on the Spirit of the Lord.
Slow down – and hear His voice –
and know that He is God.
 

In the time of tribulation –
when I’m feeling so unsure –
when things are pressing in about me –
comes a gentle voice so still, so pure.
 

Slow down, slow down, be still –
be still, and wait –
on the Spirit of the Lord.

Slow down – and hear His voice –
and know that He is God.
And know that He is God.