Celtic Advent

Celtic Advent, a full 40 days of prayerful preparation for Christmas, began yesterday (Nov 16). So, from this point on, I promise to bite my lip and stop complaining about all the early Christmas advertising. And just pray, "Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art; dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart" (Charles Wesley).