2ND WEEK OF ADVENT LIGHT IS THE CANDLE OF PEACE............

As the Advent Wreath further enlightens our way to the Lord's three-fold Coming in History at Christmas; Future Coming in Glory in the Fullness of Time; and Everyday as we Greet and Welcome the Lord Jesus, our Messiah into our lives.  The second purple candle we light around our Advent Wreath this week is a candle denoting the aspiration for Peace.  Peace in our personal and familial lives; Peace in our relationships with neighbors, friends, co-workers, and fellow students; Peace within and between Nations, beyond cultural, political,m religious, and ethnic differences; Peace in the World, that is deep, abiding, lasting, and rooted in God's Reign over the Universe.  On this December 10th, the 2nd Monday of Advent, the 2012 Nobel Peace is being awarded in Oslo, Norway; to the European Union, recognizing their six decades of effort advocating and promoting Democracy, Reconciliation, and Human Rights, internationally.  As we walk in the light of Hope and Peace that brings the Messiah's Coming closer, may the unity and justice we seek bring true placidly alive and existing for the common good  into the homes of our hearts and minds asa Advent People committed to achieving Peace between all Peoples............Fr. Troy