An original Advent poem by Sister Karen Buco
Advent is a time of longing and waiting for the coming of the Word
Since Mary said her faith-filled “yes” to become the handmaid of the Lord.
It is in prayer and a spirit of deep trust that we await the Light of Life
To bring us out of darkness and lead us to peace amid each daily strife.
This is the sign of hopeful longing that is within each one’s heart
That recalling the birth of the Lord, a rebirth in us may also start.
Hear John the Baptist’s prophetic cry: “Repent, prepare, for the Lord is nigh.”
It says to me in words ever so plain, empty yourself completely; don’t refrain.
Make way for the Lord; open your heart and let him come in.
Turn from wickedness, every evil, and the many paths of sin.
Rejoice, for the Lord is coming, it is true. He’ll come this day to save me and you.
