Jesus came, but nobody noticed him. John the Baptist proclaimed that the Messiah was in the midst of the people, but they were oblivious of him. If we are sharing in the Divine life of God, God is within us. How conscious are we of his presence? We could be like the people of Jesus' day and not recognize his presence. Or we can be like Mary and Joseph, living in his presence, while pondering the implications. Advent is a time for us to become more aware of his inner presence, bringing into the light the areas of darkness still within us. He is the light that dispels the darkness, if we but open the door for him. Come, Lord Jesus, come!