Archdiocese Of St. Louis

"As Moses looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush, though on fire, was not consumed. So Moses decided, 'I must go over to look at this remarkable sight, and see why the bush is not burned.'" (Exodus 3:1-3) Today we continue our Advent preparation recalling the biblical figure of Moses and the symbol of the burning bush. This scriptural passage celebrates Moses' encounter with the living God, a God who is consumed with a burning love for God's Holy People - the Hebrews in bitter bondage and the promise that God saves, God will deliver the Hebrews from their enslavement. In recalling this saving event, we recall in this Advent Season our preparation opening us up to the encounter with the living God. The God who comes daily into our lives, who is consumed with the love for you and me, a God who cares for our cares, a God who is with us in our sorrows, hardships and sufferings, giving us hope to deliver us from all that enslaves us from fully living Jesus in our lives, and having great confidence that