Advent Preparation

It is important however that what we propose, with the help of God, should be profoundly rooted in contemplation and prayer.  Ours is a time of continual movement which often leads to restlessness, with the risk of  “doing for the sake of doing.” We must resist this temptation by trying “to be” before trying “to do.” In this regard we should recall how Jesus reproved Martha: “You are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful”.

Excerpted from  APOSTOLIC LETTER NOVO MILLENNIO INEUNTE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II (H/T Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II)