Robert Olson on LinkedIn: Advent, More than Ever - The Catholic Thing
“Whether or not we want to admit it, the Advent season – a deep meditation on salvation history and an emphasis on God’s future coming – allows us to truly…
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From Matt Hardo's article in The Catholic Thing: "'Whether or not we want to admit it, the Advent season – a deep meditation on salvation history and an emphasis on God’s future coming – allows us to truly acknowledge and name the God-sized hole in our heart and the tragedy around us. We can’t just ignore it by numbing ourselves with food and music.

A crucial first step of dealing with sorrow or grief is acknowledging its existence. We can’t do this by celebrating, no matter how hard we try. Advent bids us pause, silence ourselves, ponder the end of life, and reflect on the cause of this sickness, death, and hatred that runs roughshod over the world.'”