First off, I would like to apologize for failing to post since I have been with the Augustinians. I failed to update all of you as I was afraid that I would and I am sorry. Very briefly things are going well here in Philadelphia, I am learning so much in school and even more about myself. I fully intend to give you a more thorough update in the near future. God Bless.
As Advent, my favorite liturgical season, arrives I can't help but be excited. This is a time for us to anticipate the arrival of Christ. The reason that I really love Advent so much is because when you really think about it, life is an Advent. We are always waiting for, yearning for, and longing for the meaning, purpose, light, salvation, and mercy that only God can give us.
While Advent is a time of great joy and celebration, it is also important to remember that Christ is here with us already! The birth, death, and resurrection of Christ have already happened and will continue for all of eternity. How awesome! It is so great that we can remember Christ through the liturgical seasons and holidays and Advent provides an excellent opportunity for personal renewal and reflection, we cannot forget the ultimate reason we celebrate this joyous season.
The resurrection of Christ of course!
For, as Paul says in his first letter to the Corinthians, "without the Resurrection we might as well eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die. The Resurrection is central to the Christian identity and the reason that we celebrate Advent. This is something that we cannot forget.
As we eagerly anticipate Christ's birth during this season of Advent, let us not forget that at every moment all around the world Christ's death and resurrection are being remembered and celebrated in the Holy Mass. During Advent it is imperative that we are thankful for the resurrection, because it fulfilled both the birth and death of Christ.
So I guess you could say that the Resurrection is the reason for the season.
God Bless,
-Logan
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