Let It Be

Little did I know, as Advent began, that it would have such a Beatles' theme - but there you have it.

When I find myself in times of trouble,
Mother Mary comes to me,
speaking words of wisdom,
Let it be.

The Gospel of Luke gives us the beautiful story of Mary and the angel Gabriel . Mary's brave reply to the news of her impending pregnancy was "let it be with me according to your word." It's wise counsel on healthy, holy waiting. Here's a sermon about waiting.

To read the lessons for this last Sunday of Advent, visit the Lectionary Page.