This is the Second Sunday of Advent – we light the light the candle of Peace.
We light the second candle to recall a story that is told for all throughout the world. Today we recall the story of Mary and Elizabeth, two women who are at the center of this amazing story. We listen to Mary’s song and Elizabeth’s words. We hear of their strong relationship with one another of the support they find there. We accept their roles with unexpected pregnancies, one too young, one too old, both with visions of the difference their babies will make in the world. May our light of justice overcome the darkness.