The first candle of the Advent wreath is called The Prophet’s Candle, reminding us of Isaiah’s vision of peace in our First Reading: nations gathered at God’s mountain, swords reshaped into plowshares, and hearts turned toward God's teaching. The season of Advent reflects this longing, inviting us to wait with expectation for Christ’s coming kingdom. As we light The Prophet’s Candle, we are reminded to embody Isaiah’s dream by seeking reconciliation rather than division and walking in the light that is already beginning to dawn.
I look forward to gathering on Sunday, online and in person, as we begin our Advent journey to Bethlehem and a manger.
Blessings,
Fr Karl