By Elaine Ireland

Elaine Ireland is a Christian writer, retreat leader, and spiritual director focused on finding God’s presence in the everyday, and on bringing the Scripture alive for our world today. You can read her weekly Scripture reflections at preacherexchange.com/comeandsee.

Each week of Advent has a theme. Week one: God’s people wait in hope and faith. Week two: we focus on words of peace from the Old Testament prophets. Week three is about love and the words of John, the Baptist. Week four: we celebrate joy with Mary, Mother of God. But the overriding theme of Advent is waiting and preparing in hope, a grace so essential, so necessary for the whole world right now. Where do you find hope?

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

About the Author

Elaine Ireland is a Christian writer, retreat leader, and spiritual director focused on finding God’s presence in the everyday, and on bringing the Scripture alive for our world today. She is currently the Spiritual Director for the Ignatian Volunteer Corps in Baltimore and serves as an adjunct retreat leader at Loyola on the Potomac. You can read her weekly Scripture reflections at preacherexchange.com/comeandsee.