All Earth is Waiting

The Hyde Advent Day 14

1 All earth is waiting to see the Promised One,
and open furrows await the seed of God. 
All the world, bound and struggling, seeks true liberty; 
it cries out for justice and searches for the truth.


4 In lowly stable the Promised One appeared.
Yet, feel that presence throughout the earth today, 
for Christ lives in all Christians and is with us now; 
again, on arriving, Christ brings us liberty.

Advent Hymn All Earth is Waiting (vs 1 & 4) Voices United 5


During the liturgical season of Advent we attempt to get outside as often as possible. In part it's because here in Canada the daylight hours shrink and the weather can be discouraging. Walking in the woods and by water makes us feel human during a time when hibernation and binge-watching of television is a great temptation.

It is good for our bodies and spirits to be out where other creatures still forage and hunt. We can also note that "all earth is waiting to see the Promised One.", not only humans.

I came across one of the images posted by UK artist Catherine Hyde (previously unknown to me) as part of a series for Advent. I don't know if she is simply connecting with a general notion of Advent anticipation or if she has her own Christian sensibilities. All I know is that these are powerful and mysterious paintings which are votive, contemplative, drawing me into a deeper sense of what Advent can be. 

https://catherinehyde.co.uk/



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