In the Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent (Mark 13:33-37) this year, Jesus tells His disciples, “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.”

This passage, and the whole Advent season, is a powerful reminder that Jesus is always near to us and that we should be always keeping watch for Him. He is there in the Eucharist, He is there in prayer—and one day, we will be reunited with Him.

This Advent, the Catholic Women in Business writing team will be reflecting on this idea and sharing inspiration, encouragement, and support as you keep Jesus at the center of this season, at work and in the rest of your life.

We invite you to do the same and to use the articles as a guide for journaling or conversations with friends and family. We’d also love to hear your thoughts in our Facebook group! Join the conversation here.