Deborah Xavier-Mis compares the Advent wait to our daily no-so-happy waits in lines and traffic.
Deborah Xavier Mis writes in English and Portuguese. Vá para a versão em português.
The beautiful wait of advent, when we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus , and renew our hope.
Is it really how you see any type of "wait" in your life? When I think about the last time I had to wait in line with my kids it was not a beautiful wait at any means. As they got tired of singing and listening to their favorite songs, I run out of snacks, and the line just seemed to have stopped moving at all. A 20min wait felt like 2hours. The kids grew impatient and some people around me seem to share the same feeling.
I think about waiting in traffic and trying to peak on what is the cause of the delay ahead of me. Would knowing the cause made me feel more at ease? Maybe not but I wonder anyways.
Thinking back about the beautiful advent-like wait, I think about my two pregnancies during Advent. I can still feel the emotions on my heart of sharing this special season with Mother Mary. Today I was reminded about it by a couple of friends who are pregnant this Advent.
Among all the worldly things that pull us away from God, the grace of faithful friends is immeasurable!
As catholics we are called to "hope against hope" (Romans 4:18) and to put our trust in Lord our Almighty God. Once again I have to highlight how important in my life are the faithful friends I have been blessed with. I am so grateful for each one of them and I hope I can become light in the life of others. As we wait for the coming of our Savior let us rejoice and be glad, and share His love with the world.
At the end of this Advent season, may God grant us peace and make us worth each blessing He sends our way. Amen.
A bonita espera do advento
Vivenciando a espera do advento, enquanto preparamos nossos corações para a vinda de Cristo e renovamos nossas esperanças.
Será que realmente existe algum tipo de "espera" em nossa vida que seja tão esperada? A última vez que tive que esperar na fila com minhas filhas não foi nada interessante. Quando elas se cansaram de cantar e escutar suas músicas favoritas e terminaram de comer seus snacks, começaram a ficar impacientes e a fila parecia não se mover. Os 20min de espera pareceram 2h.
Quando eu penso sobre esperas no trânsito, também me vem à mente o sentimento de ansiedade. Saber a causa de atrasos no trânsito não resolve o atraso nem tampouco traz paz aos nossos corações, mas queremos saber assim mesmo.
Quando penso em esperas como a do advento eu me lembro das minhas duas gestações durante o advento. Eu ainda posso sentir a emoção de compartilhar esse momento tão especial com Nossa Senhora.
Dentre todas as coisas que nos afastam de Deus, a graça de ter amigos de fé é imensurável.
o catolicismo nos chama a "esperarcontra toda esperança" (Rm 4, 18) e colocar nossa confiança em Deus.
Amigos de fé são uma verdadeira benção em nossas vidas. Me sinto imensamente abençoada por haver conhecido cada um deles e espero poder me tornar fonte de fé e amor na vida de outras pessoas. Enquanto esperamos pela vinda de nosso salvador, regozijemo-nos e alegremo-nos, e compartilhemos Seu amor com o mundo. No final deste período de advento, que Deus nos conceda paz e nos faça dignos de cada bênção que Ele coloca em nossas vidas. Amém.
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About the Author
Deborah Xavier-Mis
Déborah Xavier-Mis is a Catholic wife, mother, and agronomist. Deborah enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, gardening, running, reading, and writing. She is a cradle Catholic and acknowledges that motherhood has deepened her faith. She connects to God through nature and by watching her kids playing.
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