[Dialogue] A Conversation with Advent

[Phyllis Hockley]

Janice, this says so so well, what Advent is all about.
Tomorrow night I'm doing an Advent Circle service at church, and will begin 
with your conversation with Advent before we light the candles and say our 
advent prayers together. Many many thanks for sharing. I've been into 
Advent much more this year than before. Morning quiet time is needed before 
I begin my busy days of being out there with the needs of the world.
Peace and joy to come.
Phyllis
At 10:46 AM 12/14/2012 -0500, you wrote:
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>To my friends and many teachers/mentors in the ICA community - I continue 
>learn so much from you!
>Profound gratitude and wishes for a splendid, radiant season.
>Janice Ulangca
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>A Conversation with Advent
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>O Advent
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>I think you are my favorite
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>Of all the seasons in the church year
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>Because you ask that I wake up, be vigilant,
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>And open to some startling surprise, some wonder
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>That never has existed 'til today.
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>Advent,  beyond the rush, the noisy fun,
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>    the customary words,
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>There is a vast and tender silence
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>And I will meet you there.
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>At first it may seem boring to be still
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>But slowly in the quietness there will be
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>A radiance, a peace, a profound care.
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>Advent, I will dare to bring you this year's pain
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>The darkness, failures and the broken plans.
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>Perhaps in the stillness
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>With patience and expectancy
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>They may gently be exchanged
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>  For healing and for hope  . . .
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>And it will not be fake
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>To welcome Joy.                                            JU 2012
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