#AdventWord #Restore “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts;” the Psalmist cries out three times, “show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.” There are many sources of pain and suffering, but only one source of life and peace. Advent’s clarion call is to turn back and find oneself anew in the light of the face of God, restored to wholeness by the one whose return we await. The Rev. Canon Frank Logue (VTS ’00) is the bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. The Gethsemane Chapel at Coventry Cathedral Continue reading Advent Word 2019, Day 22 ‘Restore’

#AdventWord #Rest Rest is where the magic happens. True rest changes us at the cellular level. It is the space in which the body is strengthened and the soul restored. Catch your breath, let down your guard, rest and let God come especially close. Relieve yourself of the adrenaline rush and the accolades wrought of busyness so that Jesus can be born anew in you. The Right Rev. Jennifer Baskerville Burrows is the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Coventry Cathedral Continue reading Advent Word 2019, Day 21 ‘Rest’

#AdventWord #Worthy Because often we do not value our own worth, we can’t imagine being worthy in the eyes of others. But in this season of Advent, the coming of Jesus casts those negative ideas aside. We are free to claim our worth as beloved children of God through God’s redemptive love and grace. Dorothy Linthicum is a catechist for Baptized for Life and Forma Board member. The Baptismal Font (carved in a large rock brought from the Holy Land) in front of the Baptistry Window (designed by John Piper) at Coventry Cathedral. Continue reading Advent Word 2019, Day 8 ‘Worthy’

#AdventWord #Unity In order to have unity, we must have reconciliation. As human beings, we must empty ourselves of all hatred and envy and be filled with love, blessing, and the grace of God. This can only happen when we open ourselves to God’s plan for us and for all humanity and become ambassadors for Christ, seeking to share the message of reconciliation. The Right Rev. Suheil Dawani is the the 14th Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem. ‘Reconciliation’ by Josefina de Vasconcellos at Coventry Cathedral Continue reading Advent Word 2019, Day 7 ‘Unity’