Show Notes
In the first week of Advent Tim takes us on the journey of Gus' (Saint Augustine) conversion and how intellectual understanding gave way to humility before Christ. Instead of rapture timelines and attempts to control the future, we are reminded that Advent's invitation is to a season of humility, as we orient our lives towards Christ's return with hope, active faith and a longing prayer, "Come, Lord Jesus."
References: The meaning is in the waiting: The spirit of Advent by Paula Gooder
Gospel reading: Matt 24:36-44
Key texts: Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-14
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