Presence - An Advent reflection

Presence

Before John the Baptist heard the Word

Before Isaiah proclaimed the message

Before Mary heard the invitation

Before Joseph believed the dream

Before Sophie was inspired

Before Philippine was called to discover

Before we start this season

Presence

To be still

To set down the device

To open the heart

To turn off the news

To light the candle

To believe again

Presence

To begin 

Being awake, alert, attentive and ready

To find ways to be present to the Spirit within you.