We begin the new liturgical year with the season of Advent, and also recognize that many people’s lives will be filled with shopping, social gatherings, and preparation for family time at Christmas. We also recognize that as people look back at 2023, many will do so through the experience and recognition of natural disasters, terror and violence, and tension in civic discourse at the local and national levels. With this in mind, the focus of Impact this month invites readers to reflect on God’s enduring love, the hope we have in Christ, and the call to watch, wait, and prepare the way of the Lord. We pray your Advent will be filled with light, peace, and hope.
