- Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 & John 1:1-14
The name of the season of the Christian calendar that begins today, Advent, stems from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” The beginning of John’s gospel draws a poetic parallel between the arrival of Jesus in the incarnation and the arrival of light at the beginning of the Genesis 1. As God responds to the darkness of the cosmos with light in creation, God responds to our darkness once again by becoming flesh and dwelling among us in the person of Jesus Christ.
- Reflection questions:
- Where might you find yourself waiting for the arrival of God’s light in your life this Advent season?