Advent begins today. It's now. Now is the time to rouse from slumber, "Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation." (2 Cor 6:2). The two letters of St. Paul to the Thessalonians attempt to quell their anxiety about the Second Coming. Like children on a trip, "Are we there yet?" they were plagued at the seeming delay of the Coming. Paul reminds them that no one knows the day nor the hour, and advises them what to do in the NOW: "We urge you, brothers and sistes, admonish the idle, cheer the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all. See that no one returns evil for evil, rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all. Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing." (I Thess 5: 14-17). If we haven't decided what to do for Advent here is a full list. Take your pick...all if you can. Advent is a time for purification, yes, "And he shall purify the Sons of Levi that they may offer unto the Lord an offering of rigtheousness. " (Mal 3:3) He shall purify us most certainly if we take Paul's advice seriously. Let's not delay, let's "JUST DO IT" NOW!
Bro. Rene
PS I will be in Esopus at Sharing our Call so there won't be a slicfe of Bread until Wednesday.
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