Fr. Bill John Acosta Escobar reminds us this Second Sunday of Advent that John the Baptist calls us into something most of us avoid: a little desert time. Not the sandy-camel kind, but the quiet space where we detach from the noise and actually listen for God’s voice.

Advent isn’t passive waiting. It is repentance, renewal, and true preparation for the One who is coming. These weeks before Christmas invite us to clear our conscience, welcome the Holy Spirit, and soften our hearts to grace.

Let this season move you, shape you, and draw you closer to the Lord who desires to come close to you.