Advent is a time of waiting and hopeful anticipation. As we count down the days to the coming of the Christ child, we are invited to widen our vision, orienting ourselves to the future kingdom of God—a future that, miraculously, we already inhabit through the transformative power of hope in Christ.
In his latest video message, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli calls us to embrace this broader vision, reminding us that Advent is a time of preparation and joyful expectation, pushing us forward towards ‘the gift of our eternal life in God’.
As we prepare ourselves for the greatest gift of all in Jesus Christ, and consider how our lives might better reflect the great mercy and generosity of our Saviour, we look at seven practical ways to give hope and make a difference in our world this Advent.
And as the Victorian Parliament gets ready to debate changes to anti-vilification laws in the new year, Archbishop Comensoli welcomes the government’s clarification on religious protections, promising to watch progress of the legislation closely.
