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As the fourth week of Advent begins, we light the final
candle representing peace. It
seems so coincidental (or God’s plan) that everything has been so peaceful in
my life.
Usually around this time, my life is filled with stress and
running around trying to get everything ready for the holidays. I think that because of Dominican
Volunteers and my special attention to Advent this year, I seem to be more at
ease.
I have intentionally paid attention to Christ’s presence in
my life and prayed about how I need to prepare for the coming of Christ.
It has been very interesting how the beginning of my week
was quite tumultuous (or so it seemed at the time). I was subbing for second grade for three days, we had three
new students straight from South Korea, and our community had something planned
for every night of the week.
But everything settled as the week came to an end. The second grade teacher came back to
work, the students’ Christmas party was a success, the second grade Korean student
really bonded with me, and we had a wonderful celebration for my roommate
Stephanie’s birthday, among many other blessings.
My spiritual direction with Brother Chris is proving to be
so fruitful and I am truly thankful for the opportunity to flesh out my
spiritual life.
I have decided not to stress about my visit back to NY for
the holidays. I have a few plans
in mind, but I don’t want to plan everything to the tee. Over planning can lead to anxiety or
disappointment. If everything
happens, so be it, if not, life moves on.
I will be able to see family and friends and that is what
matters this holiday season.
