Father Bill reflects on the beginning of the Church year in darkness: "Advent is God's reminder that the world is soaked in possibility."

The texts for the day (Advent 1, Year A) are: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; and Matthew 24:36-44.
Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page.

Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, California) on November 30, 2025.