Kelley Henderson, President and CEO of Catholic Social Services in
Columbus, Ohio, reflects on the readings for Friday of the Second Week
of Advent.
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****Friday of the Second Week of Advent****
Today's Lectionary Readings
During this season of preparation and anticipation, our tradition calls
us to reflection. As we journey through the Second Week of Advent, our
theme is Peace.  Peace does not simply represent a cessation of
conflict, but rather a state of wholeness and belonging. In today's
Gospel, Jesus asks: "To what shall I compare this generation?"
Are we sitting idle, waiting for others to act?
Are we seeking value, by finding first the faults in others?
Are we accepting the opportunity, to find Jesus in the face of our
neighbor?
I find the season of Advent to be a paradox. We are living in festive
joy and anticipation for the coming of the Christ child!  At the same
time, we are reflecting on our readiness to meet the King of Kings. The
Church, in its wisdom, has given us this season to work on a few things.
Have no fear! Our Lord is generous and kind, always meeting us "where
we are." He meets us where we are in times of joy and also in times of
brokenness. I believe our work at Catholic Charities embraces this
paradoxical reality in the lives of those we meet every day.  We meet
our neighbors where they are, but we do not stay there. Walking
together, we discover a new place full of opportunities, and maybe even
peace.
Advent calls us to togetherness like no other time in the year, and
maybe it is this that allows us the grace to be more open to peace in
our own lives. It is together where we discover new opportunities to
embrace the gift given to us through the Incarnation, a gift that allows
us to see Jesus in our neighbors, while at the same time lets others see
Jesus in us.
**Kelley Henderson serves as the President and CEO of Catholic Social
Services in Columbus, Ohio, helping seniors and families reach their
potential for over 78 years.**
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