To celebrate Christmas, one must take time for the very small things. Because the miracle is the little child in the manger, God who made Himself very small. Therefore, it makes sense to sharpen our awareness for the trivial things during Advent. It is the time to notice and enjoy the small and inconspicuous daily wonders! We should at least occasionally let time stand still – Advent offers an opportunity for this. Even if there is truly much to do – not just seemingly, but really – if one wants to, it works: light a candle, pay a visit, enter a church for five minutes… and suddenly time becomes something wonderful. And even when we are forced into small waiting times – at the station, at a red light, at the waiting room – it is possible to consciously pause for that moment.
Here is a brief time-journey through the year at St. Kizito Hospital Matany.
