Daily Meditations for Advent 2025

During the second week of Advent 2025 I continue to look at the hymns that can be found in Protestant hymnals with listings that suggest their use during the pre-Christmas season.  Among them are a number of songs I have never sung before, and some with titles and texts that don’t easily invite my closer inspection.  That is why I have expanded my pool of hymns that permit my reflection, including some that might normally be considered “Christmas” carols.  Having attended worship since I was a child, I count myself as one of those congregants whose eyes light up and whose spirit brightens when one of the old favorites is listed in the bulletin.  I do hope my skipping around doesn’t offend any of you who may have a more liturgically pure sentiment than I.

Whether you read these as a weekly block or save each one for a new day, I do hope that you find in my words something that interests you and buoys your spirits in this most spiritually-charged time of the year.  Remember to read this week’s and prior meditations all you need to do is click the drop-down menu under “All Posts” at at the top of the home page for this website.  Thank you for reading and, if you are so inclined, offering me your feedback.