Advent begins in the dark. It is a time for us to take stock of the reality of Evil, Sin, and Death in God's good world, and so Advent is a time to consider the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Today we reflect on Death in the light of God's judgment and mercy. Hear what Father Maney has to say and have your faith and hope renewed. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 33.14-16; Psalm 25.1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13; Luke 21.25-36.