THESE FOUR WEEKS OF ADVENT

Although everyone understands Advent to be a time of preparation for Christmas, a few understand that Advent is a time of change-- a time when the Christian community is brought together in longing for redemption and deliverance from oppression, injustice, and evil.

Beginning with a brief consideration of the origins of Advent, These Four Weeks of Advent introduces readers to this often-misunderstood time of waiting for the Lord. References to the faithfilled cries of Isaiah and other prophets echo each person's desire for the Messiah, while the "O Antiphons" reflect the urgency of the community's hope for deliverance. Everyone who longs to welcome Jesus into his or her heart at Christmas will treasure These Four Weeks of Advent.