Advent is a time when we are called to reflect upon the things in our lives that make us less human. Such reflection can be painful when it brings to mind those things that we have done – or that have been done to us – which have damaged our humanity. In order to find peace and healing it is important to see there is no one who cares for us and loves us no matter what we have done and cooperate with his transforming love. This doesn’t mean that all the effects of our damaged humanity will be healed overnight. We are complex creatures and the healing of our wounds and emotions takes time, and perhaps will never be complete in this life. Nor does it mean we should not find appropriate human help for our problems whether through professionals or through friends and family. But at the deepest level of our being the coming of Jesus Christ into this world enables us to live in hope that humanity will be healed and transformed through His love.
St. John the Baptist PNCC
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