Each year, the Church invites us to embark upon a journey
toward the Nativity many call “Advent”. The very next day, [that’s today] the
Church commemorates the Feast of Saint Matthew with the Gospel message, “For I
came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Matthew 9.13)
Repentance is the start of every new journey, and we are blessed to take
advantage of the opportunity for a fresh start each year during “Advent” as a
preparation for Christmas. Frankly that is just one of the blessings of the
Church Calendar as the cycle repeats itself each year. Each year is a chance
for a new start.
Yesterday I preached about being addicted to sin. You may
watch the sermon here. I spoke about the truth that every addict
awakes in the morning wanting to kick the addiction. This morning it occurred
to me that “Advent” is another “morning” when we can get a new start. It gives
us another chance to rededicate our life to Christ and welcome the Nativity (in
just 39 days) with a new outlook, no longer a slave to the sin that captures
our hearts daily.
Have a blessed fast.
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