Advent Moment: Short Reflection Wednesday 10th December

A very good morning! Today's reflection is by Kirk Jacob. We begin: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the  Holy Spirit. Amen. Today’s Gospel focuses on Jesus inviting us to bring our heavy  laden and he will give us rest. In December, many families experience much heavy laden as they  are burdened to think of getting the perfect Christmas presents,  making the house look pristeen, put up Christmas lights and  decorate the Christmas Tree. And Yes, don’t forget the Turkey and  Christmas pud! If that small list hasn’t exhausted you, the ads on  TV no doubt will! Stress levels are very high, people tend to land up  in debt!. Jesus invites us to breathe Rest! Rest! Rest! A real  challenge for all of us! Yes indeed Jesus wants the best for us - be  it gentleness, patience and rest this Christmas! The likes of which  our High Streets can’t provide ! A final thought from Henri Nouwen “Sometimes I think of life as a big wagon wheel with many  spokes. In the middle is the hub. Often in life, it looks like we  are running around the rim trying to reach everybody and  everything. But God says, “Start in the hub; live in the hub.  Then you will be connected with all the spokes, and you won’t  have to run so fast.”     Thank you for joining us today   #advent #prayer #faith