The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a sacred journey—a time of anticipation and hope. This season invites us to reflect on our longing for God amidst the complexities and struggles of life. Our restless hearts yearn for meaning, connection, and peace, echoing the cry of the psalmist: “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God” (Psalm 42:1).