As the feast of Christmas draws near and after recovering from the busy time of Thanksgiving, we might be tempted to swing into more action. In the process we might miss the fact that Advent is a fascinating and beautiful season of the Liturgical Year. In it, we experience transforming newness. Through the liturgy of the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we are invited to tread the path of repentance and conversion – the just path that leads to hope and the heavenly kingdom that is the goal of Advent expectation. We, therefore, listen attentively to the word of God 'that we might have hope' and that 'the divine reign of justice and peace' might come upon us. Living in ‘hope’ is an invitation that we need to adhere to as we live in challenging times. If we are conscious of our stress filled lifestyle, then this spiritual encouragement for our soul is pertinent.