Summary: Homily from the First Sunday in Advent. "Here is what Advent's about, why it's more than just, 'I can't wait for Christmas Break!', why it's more than just, 'I can't wait to see my boyfriend or girlfriend', why it's more than this. Because from this place of pain, from this place of longing and exile, the people of Israel are saying, 'But Lord, you are our Father.' I long for something with all of my heart and I want it and I don't have it right now. But Lord, you are my Father." Readings from November 30th, 2008. Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37
