Day Two: Monday, December 1

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” - Isaiah 9:2

Darkness in the Bible includes confusion, grief, fear, and uncertainty. Isaiah does not minimize the darkness; he simply declares that God steps into it.

You do not have to pretend things are fine.  You do not have to “fix” your own darkness.  Before there is a solution, before there is healing, before the answers are before you… God – “I AM” – is with you!  The Light comes to you.

Maybe there is a corner of your life, a relationship, or a situation that feels too tangled, too wounded, or too “small” to matter.  Advent begins with the assurance that God knows how to bring dawn to unlikely places.

Christmas is coming… The Light is coming!  Spend a few minutes today quietly reflecting on the Promise that is before you.  Invite God into the dark or uncertain place and trust that God is walking with you today!

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Day One: Sunday, November 30, 2025

“But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time, he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time, he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” - Isaiah 9:1–2

Today begins the season of Advent – the four Sundays of preparation as the Church focuses on Christ’s birth at Christmas. Each Sunday brings a celebration of the blessings of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, which God delivers through Christ’s birth at Christmas.

We begin with the gift of Hope and pause to remember that God’s light is already breaking into our world. The Scripture invites us to wait with expectancy, trusting that God is working even when we cannot see it. Advent is not about rushing; it is about slowing down long enough to notice the quiet ways God draws near. We remember that Divine light always finds its way into human darkness, bringing hope, peace, joy, and love in ways that reshape our hearts.

Christmas is coming. The Light is Coming! As you move through today and throughout these weeks, hold onto the truth that God meets you right where you are, carrying you with grace. Spend time in quiet reflection, noticing where you see God’s light today!