Swaddling is great for babies.

Singing Mary’s song on this last Sunday of Advent, we look backwards with her at all that God has already done, all the places where God has already revealed Godself, and anticipate all that God will soon accomplish.

Mary’s song is a song of protest that trumpets to all that Christ’s advent was to be a world transforming event.

Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel and her song when she is with her cousin Elizabeth echo a divine leitmotif with how God acts in the world.

What is Advent, and why is it important?

Mary & Elizabeth, The Magnificat pt. 1, The Magnificat pt. 2

We are to strive–to venture, to exert, to give it our best–so that we can experience and live out a glimpse of the promised gifts in baptism of justice and peace.

It is one thing to be paid to serve food, take out garbage, and care for someone who is sick.

The good news of God is indeed GOOD news–the kind of news that casts out fear, gives hope, sheds light, and transforms life.

When the church is at its best, it abundantly and graciously supports and prays for the baptized and all people.