Once again, Alongside Hope is offering daily readings during Advent, titled, The Advent of Healing. You can subscribe to daily readings, reflections, and prayers from The Reverend Dr. Ray Aldred. You have the option to subscribe and receive daily messages or you can download Rev. Aldred's PDF resource in full by visiting Alongside Hope's Advent of Healing page.
The first reading on November 30th talks about, Charlie Brown's Christmas. Linus laments, "Doesn't anyone know the real meaning of Christmas?" Dr. Aldred explores this question and the frustration in living in a world spinning around violence when we are devoted to living a life of peace. I hope we can follow along with this program and take the time to slow down during this busy season to reflect on Linus's question.