Waiting with Expectation: Advent Reflection December 2 by Sr Jackie Nsom:

Advent is not a season of passive waiting—it is a sacred time of hopeful expectation.

In this Day Two Advent Reflection, we meditate on Romans 8:24–25, where Saint Paul reminds us that true hope is anchored in what we do not yet see. Christian hope stretches us forward, teaching us to wait with patience, trust, and perseverance.

Drawing from African spirituality and wisdom, this reflection explores waiting as an active and communal practice—like a mother preparing for the return of her child, or a farmer tending the soil in faith before the rain comes. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts, sweep away resentment and division, and stand at the doorway of our lives ready to welcome Christ.

✨ Jesus comes not only to Bethlehem, but into:
• families longing for peace
• communities yearning for justice
• hearts searching for healing
• a world groaning for salvation

This reflection encourages us to wait with open hearts, lifted eyes, and steady hope, trusting that God’s time is always faithful.

🙏 Prayer Intentions
• For patience amid trials and uncertainty
• For homes and communities waiting for renewal
• For hearts to remain hopeful during long nights

💬 Reflection Question:
What is God inviting you to prepare as you wait with expectation this Advent?

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