Advent: Day 12

Each Advent, I commit to reading the daily lectionary, the Bible readings that prepare our hearts for thecelebration of Christ’s coming. This year, I’m writing a brief reflection on these readings each weekday. (Apologies for missing yesterday; I was on the road.) It’s Advent, day twelve.

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Readings: Isaiah 7:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Luke 22:1-13

I always find it odd when the Advent readings take a turn into the passion narrative. Advent–isn’t this the season of preparation for the swee...