Third Week of Advent

Peace

Confusion…pain…angst…fear…corruption…chaos…not having enough room to breath…always on the move and trying to keep up…these are words and phrases that illustrate both our lives and the world we live in.  We inwardly groan for something – for Someone – to bring order and peace to our lives and to still our restless hearts.  The quiet birth of the Christ Child amid the hustle and bustle of a town bursting at its seams due to a major national event reminds us that God can and does inject His peace into the busyness that defines our lives.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Reflection: The Christmas Hymn “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

Sing or listen to "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", reflecting on the peace that is afforded us and that was proclaimed by the angels at the birth of the Prince of Peace.