#13: Advent - A Rhythm of Celebration

"For many in the wold, even Christmas is a season of darkness, a time when the loss of loved ones, the reality of loneliness, the pain of estrangement is all made sharper by its contrast with the prevailing mood of joy that engenders in others. Holy Innocents brings that suffering into focus, validating its reality and reminding us that God is present with us in the midst of our pain. Christmas does not ignore pain, it embraces it and transforms it." K.C Ireton  What is Advent? How can we redeem the season?