In the early morning hours
when the world waits for Jesus,
the angels gather in great anticipation
and listen for the voice of God:
Fly!
In tremendous fluttering,
They’re off.
Those of us who believe
Know it is time for us to fly, too!!
                                                                     Ann Weems, From Advent’s Alleluia to Easter’s Morning Light

Since the coming of Christ goes on forever—he is always he who is to come in the world and in the church—there is always an Advent going on.
--John Danielou

How is Advent always happening in your life?

As you prepare for prayer, ponder the Advent miracle that sets you free, releases you from all anxiety, and anticipates a hope that fulfills our deepest yearning.

Practice lectio divina using:
O Lord, through your Son you command us, no, you counsel us to ask, and you promise that you will hear us so that our joy may be complete.  Lord, I am making the request that you urge us to make through your Wonder-Counselor.  Give me then what you promise to give through your truth.  You, O God, are faithful; grant that I may receive my request, so that my joy may be complete.
Meanwhile, let this hope of mine be in my thoughts and on my tongue; let my heart be filled with it, my voice speak of it; let my soul hunger for it, my body thirst for it, my whole being yearn for it, until I enter into the joy of the Lord, who is Three in One, blessed for ever.  Amen.
--Anselm, Eleventh century