Having Hope

Isaiah presents us with the gifts of the Spirit and the idyllic scenario of the wolf and the lamb being guests of one another, the cow and the bear being neighbor, and the baby playing by the cobra's den. (Cf. Is 11: 1-10) A time and place of peace. Paul tells the Romans that what has been written in the. Scriptures is to encourage us to have hope. (Cf. Rm 15: 4).  If this is to happen, we urgently need to "repent", says John the Baptist: "Repent,  for the kingdom of. Heaven is at hand." (Mt 3:1).  Where there is discord, unrighteousness, gloom and lifelessness, there is need for repentance.
The Church prays for repentance and the Season of Advent encourages it.  If we can change even one behavior, one attitude...or even just BEGIN to change it, then there is hope.  Our prayers ARE answered:  The God who gives us each breath and strength for each step, knows our hearts, minds and desires.   We have nothing to fear.  Ask God for the grace you need and live in the hope that he will give it to you.
Bro. Rene