Today, November 29, 2009 is the 1st Sunday of Advent.
For years now, our family has tried to follow the Christian tradition of lighting the Advent candles at home, together with some prayers and songs. Here is an old post, Season of Hope and a Family Tradition, that describes what we have tried to do since the kids were small.
Tonight, we lit the first purple candle. Two family members were not around: hubby and M1, who are both abroad. But nevertheless, we continued the tradition of waiting and hoping for the coming of the Christ Child who is the Savior of the world. Despite the gloom that hovers over this country in the wake of the Maguindanao massacre just a few days ago, we continue to hope for speedy resolution and justice.
O Come, Divine Messiah!
We, as a community, also observe this season of Advent with much enthusiasm in our Parish. Yeah, despite the recent development in Philippine history (the Maguindanao mass murder) we should look forward to something enlightening.
Maranatha to you and your family!