Nicole's recent experience at an Advent retreat reminded her of the nature of hope, which some of us find difficult to pin down. St Paul reminds us that "But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance." Nicole delves into what it means for us to be in holy darkness, much like how the various figures of the Advent story did not see the fullness of the larger story but trusted anyway in His plans. Whatever darkness you have walked through this year, may you rediscover the gift of Hope, this Advent!
