We begin Advent today. For me it only meant preparing an Advent wreath... for now.
However, looking back at my own relationship with Jesus over the past two Christmas' that I've spent here on English soil, I wouldn't say that I've remained the same. Far from being 'scandalised' or shaken by the lack of external practices of piety, I find myself far more consolidated in my real connection with the person of Jesus. He certainly has not become more divine; he's become more human. And thereby I begin to appreciate Him and His role better.
The most significant change that I've begun to notice is the way the Biblical texts, especially the Gospels, sound different. Not extraordinary in themselves but personal - though, not always.
However, looking back at my own relationship with Jesus over the past two Christmas' that I've spent here on English soil, I wouldn't say that I've remained the same. Far from being 'scandalised' or shaken by the lack of external practices of piety, I find myself far more consolidated in my real connection with the person of Jesus. He certainly has not become more divine; he's become more human. And thereby I begin to appreciate Him and His role better.
The most significant change that I've begun to notice is the way the Biblical texts, especially the Gospels, sound different. Not extraordinary in themselves but personal - though, not always.
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