"Among all the Hillbilly Thomists' soul-catching, foot-stomping bluegrass hits, one of their lesser known songs, 'Keep Your Lamps Trimmed,' has reigned as my favorite. My Sisters know that every time I play it, I play it twice. The song focuses on preparing for the coming of the Bridegroom, like the wise and prudent virgins. But theirs isn't the only catchy song about waiting. Years ago, Mumford and Sons shook the world with 'I Will Wait.' Other artists have likewise captured the reality - which is admittedly a hard one - of waiting.
"In the season of Advent, we become more alive to the reality that we are people in a state of waiting. Longing is more accurate. Longing for what? We look forward to the Lord's second coming, where He will set everything in perfect order. Externally, and internally.
"But even more immediate is our longing for Him to powerfully break into our reality today - the drudgery of our work day, the tensions in our relationships, the weaknesses of our own hearts. . ."
In a recent commentary, Sister Maria Frassati, S.V., reflected on some of the reasons why waiting is good for us and on some ways we can practice the art of waiting well .
Aleteia: Sr. Maria Frassati, SV: Why waiting is so good for us (6 DEC 22)
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