Advent, the Quiet Work of Becoming a Butterfly
“The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
– 2 Peter 3:9
Advent arrives each year like a gentle snowflake falling in the darkness – a holy reminder that our souls crave more than sugar, parties, or the frantic pace of December. Many of us feel stretched thin by shopping lists, events, and expectations, yet something in us longs for stillness. This season invites us inward, calling us to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the God who comes quietly, humbly, and deliberately. Advent offers a space where ordinary life softens, and holiness draws near.
This episode explores that sacred stillness and reveals how Advent mirrors the heart of spiritual fasting. Both journeys ask us to wait, surrender, and trust the slow work of God. From the glowing beauty of a decorated home to the silent strength of a cocoon, we reflect on how true transformation often happens in hiddenness. The butterfly – your symbol of holy becoming – shows us what it means to allow God to reshape us from the inside out, just as spiritual fasting reshapes both body and soul.
Inside the episode, you’ll hear how Advent connects to virtue, spiritual fasting, Catholic mind management, and the deep desires God placed within your heart. You’ll learn how Delay and Pray fits beautifully into this liturgical season and how surrender – not striving – is the doorway to real change. Let this Advent be the turning point where you enter the cocoon with hope, letting Christ Himself ready your heart for Christmas.
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