How can we rediscover the true meaning of Advent?
The word itself means ‘coming’ – but what’s coming? The Jews of Jesus’ day were waiting for the coming of the Messiah. And then he came. So is that it? Is looking back and celebrating his birth the meaning of Advent, or is there something more for us today? How did Advent turn into Christmas? Perhaps there is a deeper ‘theology of Advent’ which the early Christians knew and understood from the very beginning – but which has become largely ‘overshadowed’ by the celebration of Christmas.
What are WE waiting for?