Advent is a season of reflection that has largely been hijacked by the commercialism that accompanies Christmas. However, in the Christian tradition, Advent is a time of longing and expectancy as we reflect on the birth of Christ and ultimately, our hope in his second coming. This week, the first candle of Advent, known as the Hope (or Prophet’s) Candle was lit in churches around the world. Some traditions mark this as time to remember the prophets from the Old Testament, as well, who foretold of the birth of the Christ child. These prophetic words from the Old and New Testaments intersect with our lives with regularity. When our “spiritual…