Janice,

Beautiful.

George.

From: dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Janice Ulangca
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 8:46 AM
To: Colleague Dialogue
Subject: [Dialogue] A Conversation with Advent

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

Advent:  A coming into being

3^rd definition, Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary

A Conversation with Advent

O Advent

I think you are my favorite

Of all the seasons in the church year

Because you ask that I wake up, be vigilant,

And open to some startling surprise, some wonder

That never has existed ‘til today.

Advent,  beyond the rush, the noisy fun,

   the customary words,

There is a vast and tender silence

And I will meet you there.

At first it may seem boring to be still

But slowly in the quietness there will be

A radiance, a peace, a profound care.

Advent, I will dare to bring you this year’s pain

The darkness, failures and the broken plans.

Perhaps in the stillness

With patience and expectancy

They may gently be exchanged

 For healing and for hope  . . .

And it will not be fake

To welcome Joy.                                           JU 2012