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    The document summarizes key themes from Advent as reflected on by Robert P. Maloney, C.M. It discusses how Advent symbolizes humanity's longing for what we have and hope for what we do not yet have. It quotes Isaiah calling us to "prepare the way of the Lord" and reminds us that God creates something new. While God does everything, the reflection notes we also have human responsibility to live among the poor as signs of hope. It encourages giving ourselves to prayer and service to the poor to help prepare for the Lord's coming.

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    The document summarizes key themes from Advent as reflected on by Robert P. Maloney, C.M. It discusses how Advent symbolizes humanity's longing for what we have and hope for what we do not yet have. It quotes Isaiah calling us to "prepare the way of the Lord" and reminds us that God creates something new. While God does everything, the reflection notes we also have human responsibility to live among the poor as signs of hope. It encourages giving ourselves to prayer and service to the poor to help prepare for the Lord's coming.

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    The document summarizes key themes from Advent as reflected on by Robert P. Maloney, C.M. It discusses how Advent symbolizes humanity's longing for what we have and hope for what we do not yet have. It quotes Isaiah calling us to "prepare the way of the Lord" and reminds us that God creates something new. While God does everything, the reflection notes we also have human responsibility to live among the poor as signs of hope. It encourages giving ourselves to prayer and service to the poor to help prepare for the Lord's coming.

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    Advent Isaiah

    A Reflection by Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

    from "Prophets" by Duccio, Tempera on Wood, c. 1311

    Advent symbolizes our human condition.

    We long. We hope. We rejoice in what we have. We yearn for what we have not.

    Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his paths. (Isaiah 40:3)

    Isaiah reminds us that the Lord is about to create something new.

    God does everything. By waiting and by calm, you shall be saved; in quiet and in trust your strength lies. (Is 30:15)

    Isaiahs second theme puts the accent on human responsibility. It recognizes that Gods work on earth is our work too

    We are called to live among the poor as signs of boundless hope

    When the Lord comes may he find us watching in prayer, our hearts filled with wonder and joy. (Advent Preface II)

    What are some steps that will help us to prepare the way of the Lord?

    Give yourself generously to the hour of personal prayer that our Constitutions commit us to. Give yourself wholeheartedly to the Churchs preferential option for the poor.

    For the full text of this letter, and Fr. Maloneys other writings visit Vincentian Encyclopedia
    Adapted from text by Gail Rieth, RSM c. 2006

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