Mark 13:24-37 by Melody Kroeger Well, are you ready? Not for the bell ringing, or the frenzy at the mall, not for decking the halls, or bowl games or the annual visit to Santa. Are you ready for Advent? Advent, that season that kicks off every liturgical church year by setting a tone of preparation and attentive waiting. The common thread linking today’s readings is waiting for God’s return. All 3 readings speak of people in the midst of suffering – waiting to be brought from darkness … [Read more...]