Who among us does not need to be counseled to patience? Who among us does not think the Lord acts either too slowly or too quickly? Who among us is patient enough with neighbors? with ourselves? with the Lord? While Advent prepares us for the coming of the Lord, we must be patient until he comes, doing the works that signal the reign of God already among us (see both the first scripture and today's gospel).
One does not stand in the garden or the field after planting waiting for days and weeks to see the planted seeds sprout. One goes about one's business, patiently waiting for the Lord to bring the seed to fruit. So it is with us and our lives as we wait for the Lord...
For the scriptures for the Third Sunday of Advent and commentary on them, check here. Bringing your little human seedlings to Mass with you? Check here for hints on helping children prepare to hear the Lord's Word.
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I like the parallel of waiting for God like one waits for seeds to grow.
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