This “[refreshing of] our memory,” as the author of 2 Peter states, helps us to not only recall where we have come from, but also assists in recalibrating us toward our future shared destination together. Likewise, during this Advent season, the church will gather together in a variety of places and ways, yet we will—as the body of Christ—celebrate our story through the remembering of our beginning. We will share stories and in so doing, remember both where we have come from and also where it is we are going—together.
Joshua W. Woods
MDiv, Class of 2019
SEMINARY OF THE SOUTHWEST
Diocese of Central Gulf Coast
Listen to the Josh read his meditation and prayer:
Josh is a Master of Divinity student at the Seminary of the Southwest. Along with preparing for ordination as a priest in the Episcopal Church, he is also a Chaplain Candidate for the United States Air Force Reserve and is discerning the possibility of USAF active duty chaplaincy after graduation. He currently lives in Austin, TX with his wife, Laura, and their two puppy dogs, Ezra and Roxie.
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