As we draw close to the end of the Advent season, we at MMOC have been blessed with many resources in our bulletin that enrich our preparation for Christ’s birth. The Laudato Si’ movement has provided a beautiful prayer that celebrates this joyful event in the context of God as our creator. We are guided to ask that Jesus be born in us again as we cultivate hope for our common home, caring for the dignity of all human beings and creation, and giving thanks for the goodness of all God’s gifts in the natural world. May Christ’s coming inspire us to contemplate the mystery of creation as we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation. May the coming of our Lord make us ever more hopeful people for a hopeful planet, that we may be part of Jesus’ light of hope to the world. (Summarized from the Laudato Si’ Advent calendar).