Advent is a time of intentional waiting, when hearts educated in longing, await one who is absent.
As Winter cold awaits Spring warmth, as gloom reluctantly gives way to dawn, as seeds struggle towards light, waiting becomes expectation, and stirs the beginnings of hopefulness.
This year Advent waiting and the sense of absence are made more acute by grief, our continuing sense of loss following the death of our loved and lovely daughter Aileen, this time last year.
As people walking in such darkness, we pray that upon all whose hearts are broken, the light of God's love will shine.
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