In the weeks leading up to this week of Advent, we’ve focused on our misery, the darkness we live in, the need for our redemption, and the desire of our hearts to be rescued by a Savior.

This week, however, just as the colors of the candles on the Advent wreath, our reflections take a turn, from longing to rejoicing. Gaudete!

This week is all about the joyful hope that springs from our faith that He, our Savior, is indeed coming among us! The readings today are absolutely gorgeous.

“Hark! my lover–here he comes springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills.”
Our Lord is the ultimate romantic.

” My lover speaks; he says to me, “Arise, my beloved, my dove, my beautiful one,
and come!”

When was the last time you allowed Our Lord to romance your heart? To allow yourself to be washed by His merciful love, let His love heal your heart, fill the voids and chase away the darkness of fears, doubts, and sin?

He longs for you today, “O my dove[…], Let me see you, let me hear your voice, For your voice is sweet, and you are lovely.”

Do not be afraid of such love, for your heart was designed for it. That longing in your heart was put there by God Himself for Him to fill. His love is beyond our comprehension and stronger than death, doubt, or any fear. But He waits for you, until you open the door of your heart, even just a crack, because of His love and respect for you. He desires you to desire Him.

This Christmas He is born for you. He comes as a tiny, helpless babe so you can let down your guard. He calls to your heart and yearns to be nestled in your arms. Let this love melt away any hardness and draw your heart to Him in gratitude.

 

Maria Brown is a beloved wife, a mother of two (soon to be three), a web/graphic designer, and My Saint My Hero’s blog content manager. As a lover of all things creative and beautiful, a student of philosophy, theology, and psychology, and an influencer with a passion for all things parenthood related, she runs her lifestyle blog, citygirlislandboy in her spare time.

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