The beginning of Advent...
Advent is a fruitful time for us to examine the depth and strength of our faith. In the person of Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas, we see made visible the God we cannot see; God who does not force, but asks to be invited into our lives to share his love with us. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice, I will come in to him.” But the door to our hearts can only be opened from the inside, and Christ will not force his way in—he waits with great longing and patience for us to invite him in.
