We’re rapidly approaching that moment we’ve been waiting for: Christmas. In many ways, Christmas is a return home, to the Heart of Our Lord. And at the same time, Christmas is that time when we welcome Christ into the home we’ve prepared for Him in our hearts. This is where our Advent journey has been leading. Homes are often messy, imperfect, and Christmas reminds us that God willingly entered into the messiness of our lives. He entered this fallen, sinful world in order to restore it, to restore us, to make all things new.

Our Advent ebook “Accompanying the Holy Family” takes us through different themes that correspond to each week of Advent. Get your FREE Advent eBook pack here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/product/advent-ebook-holy-family/. 

This reflection is found on pages 17-19 in our “Accompanying the Holy Family” eBook. You can read more about Lisa and our other contributors in the introduction of the book.

Listen to the Christmas song selection on our Accompanying the Holy Family Advent + Christmas Playlist My Heart Your Home by Maverick City Music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xmvKBTOfEfA3h5iF1ifBw?si=dcd894879af842fa

Further Resources:

• Read a summary of the Interior Castles of St. Teresa of Avila and what it means to be “under construction” here: littlewithgreatlove.com/breadcrumbs-of-st-teresa-of-avila/
• Watch a video based on a quote from C.S. Lewis about “God building a palace within you” and that work of restoration here: youtube.com/watch?v=X_zsNgiSsus&t=6s