Advent I Homily by Vanessa A. Lindley

Advent is the season of the fig tree— the season when we dare to believe that new leaves are possible, that summer is near, that Christ comes again and again into this world…

Even now. Especially now.

May we stay awake. May we be ready. May we live with open eyes, open hands, and open hearts.
Because the Son of Woman is near. Because God keeps showing up in unexpected places. Because hope is stronger than fear.