Sunday 29 November 2009

Advent Sunday Address at St Mary Abbots

ADVENT



Piercing the darkness short days
Contrast to light
Human condition

VATICAN TWO on the Church:
“Christ is the light of all nations. Hence this sacred Synod, which has been gathered in the Holy Spirit, eagerly desires to shed on all men that radiance which brightens the countenance of the Church. This it will do by proclaiming the gospel to every creature.”


Finding a Prophetic Voice putting your finger on it

Not being afraid to speak out
God’s messengers

Finding new confidence

ARCHBISHOP William Temple
“The prophet is primarily the man, not to whom God has communicated certain divine thoughts, but whose mind is illuminated by the divine spirit to intercept the divine acts: and the act is primary.”


Being Prepared preparation is a biblical priority

preparation for Jesus

preparation for each stage of life

preparation for Resurrection

ST JOHN
John 14.2
I am going to prepare a place for you.

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