First Sunday in Advent

I appreciate the church calendar. It keeps me focused on what's important in the grand scheme of things and I need to remember what's really worth thinking about. Today's readings in the little Advent devotional book are about Christ's First and Second Comings. My thoughts are so scattered (constantly) and I'm thankful for Fr. Pat Harrington's suggestions for prayer and meditation in this book. Reading God's Word in the morning has been neglected for the past 10 years since I started working full time. Prior to that, I was more faithful to do it because I did not have to work. Hopefully, I'll be more faithful during this Advent Season. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and your gift of Redemption, Lord Jesus.