Advent is a time of preparation and waiting. It’s a time when we prepare to celebrate that world changing moment when Jesus Christ, God Himself burst into human history.<\/p>\n
And that gave birth to a new era in history. One where we look forward to the completion of a kingdom of truth and justice and peace and light – God’s Kingdom raining on earth when Jesus returns.<\/p>\n
We all need this message, we all need to prepare. And we all need it especially at a time when round the world so many are caught up in devastation and war and poverty and struggle. And that’s why this evening we think of Ukraine.<\/p>\n
As the Russian invasion continues and the chaos and the evil that has been released \u2013 all the forces of hell \u2013 are visited on that courageous people.<\/p>\n
Recently, Bishop Robert and I and some others visited the Anglican community there, as well as Christians from other churches. It was a tiny gesture of solidarity with a suffering yet courageous people.<\/p>\n
It was about saying to them, you’re not forgotten. We pray for you. We support you. We stand with you, we’ll advocate for you.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n On my recent trip to Ukraine I saw the devastating impact of the invasion – and the courage of its people. Join with Christians from across Europe for an Advent prayer service for peace in Ukraine, hosted at 5.30pm this evening by the @DioceseinEurope<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/LvOs0G3bmU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4q45Kmd6ui<\/a><\/p>\n — Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) December 21, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n