{"id":11027,"date":"2020-12-09T15:52:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T21:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/customwordpresssites.com\/mjb\/?p=11027"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:37:44","slug":"music-for-advent-during-a-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/customwordpresssites.com\/mjb\/2020\/12\/09\/music-for-advent-during-a-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Music for Advent during a pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here we are. We&#8217;re in Advent &#8230; during a pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, holding out hope and waiting in the dark offers a profound spiritual power to me. During the darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I am consoled by the candlelight while I prepare for Christmas and pray about opening my heart and mind to the power of Christ. For me, Advent is really a joy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about this year? The prayers, words, messages and meaning of Advent takes on a whole new dimension as we ponder the power of waiting, hoping and trusting during this hard COVID-19 pandemic. I&#8217;m waiting for much more than a cheery Christmas celebration with community and family. 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