I'm going to reflect on chapter 4 of the Rule of St Benedict this week to help get ready for Jesus this Advent after John the Baptist's ministry in Mark 1.2-8. 

The image I have is of looking up to the hill where our Father is standing. His loving gaze sees me, his arms move wide open, and he starts running towards me to take me to the feast he has prepared. It will be a moment of joy, a moment of healing to be received. It will be as necessary as the Oxygen I breath. Thanks be to God. 

Come and see says Jesus.