During the first three weeks of Advent, we have prepared for the Coming of the Lord from three different perspectives:
- In the first week, we meditated on the historical coming of Jesus into the world through biblical texts and liturgy, which attest to the advent of the Redeemer.
- In the second week, we reflected on the birth of Christ in our hearts, so that the biblical event might also become a reality within us. For the Lord not only wanted to be born in Bethlehem, but also desires to live truly in our hearts.
- In the third week, we focused on the theme of the Second Coming of the Lord, which should awaken us to make the most of our time and prepare the way for Him.
For Christian life to be complete, these three aspects must go hand in hand and remain in our awareness. Without the historical reality of Redemption, our faith would be a myth; without its internalization, it would lack depth; and without the prospect of Christ’s Return, it would lose its focus on the goal and its dynamism would diminish.