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The sun will go dark. The moon will not give light. The stars will fall and the heavenly powers will shake. Ah yes, the readings for early Advent.

Many of the women now coming forward with accusations against Bill Cosby, when asked why it took them so long, cite fear due to the wealth, fame and power of Mr. Cosby. They are not alone in citing those three — wealth, fame and power — as these are the true Gods of our culture.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center’s Advent Weekend Retreat entitled “Walking with Mary through the Advent Season” will be held on Dec. 19-21.

This Sunday marks the start of Advent, the season when we anticipate the coming of Jesus. But what kind of world is waiting for him with baited breath?

The Christmas marketing machine is starting to turn. The radio already has Christmas songs playing and the displays are coming out.

So often we speak of the Incarnation and the Incarnate Word, but I wonder about Incarnating.