For nothing will be impossible with God.
Luke 1:37
Question: How do you drain your pasta at Christmas?...
On Wednesday night, my family and I joined about 15 other households for the virtual Advent Festival. We made clay and birthday candle Advent wreaths topped off with a liberal sprinkling of glitter.
We told ‘punny’ Advent and Christmas jokes (like the one above) – shout out to the Fiegls for getting the right answers to several of the toughest pun jokes!
We toasted with mugs of hot chocolate and marshmallows, shared what we are expectantly anticipating, and we listened to Father Matthew sing and tell the story of the nativity using his family’s wooden creche.
There was so much joy, excitement, and fun at the Festival, that I couldn’t stop smiling! Despite the limitations that this year has brought, and the fact that we were all meeting from our homes over Zoom, I left the online party filled with a renewed hope for all of us.
In this particular season of Advent, as we have all developed a much deeper understanding of what it means to wait for the promise of something to come, I pray that you are waiting with hope and expectation of joyful blessings.
Mary was awaiting the birth of her son, Jesus. Israel was awaiting the coming of a savior. All of us are awaiting Christ’s return, and in the time of waiting, we remember and celebrate His first coming.
I’m awaiting the joyful reunion and celebration of seeing our All Saints family back together – in person – filling our church and grounds with excitement, noise, laughter, songs, love, and worship once more.
What are you awaiting this Advent?
God bless you!
Katie
PS: So how DO you drain your pasta on Christmas? Answer: With an Advent Colander!
