Happy Advent!

Advent began with last night’s vespers, and today is the First Sunday of Advent.

Behold, the Name of the Lord comes from afar, and His glory fills all the earth.

(Magnificat Antiphon for I Vespers on the First Sunday of Advent, Monastic Diurnal)

Not sure exactly what Advent is? Here’s a two-minute snapshot.

Meanwhile, I’m doing my annual fumbling to remember how to pray the Office for Advent!