Advent Reminds Christians They Must Renew World, Says Pope

From Catholic News Service:

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The joy that marks Christians' preparation for Christmas and the hope with which they look toward the establishment of God's kingdom of peace and justice are attitudes that must be communicated to others, Pope Benedict XVI said.

"Advent is the time when Christians must reawaken in their hearts the hope of being able to renew the world with the help of God," the pope said Nov. 27 during his midday Angelus address.

While Christians know that "the new heavens and new earth" promised for the end of time will be created by God, they also know they must cooperate today in building the kingdom of justice and peace, the pope said.