Second Sunday of Advent
Reading I – Baruch 5:1-9
Reading II – Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11
Gospel – Luke 3:1-6
Wrapped in Splen dor - Today’s Read ings begin with the announcement by the Prophet Baruch: “Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splen dor of glory from God forever” (5:1).
This Advent Scripture Reading sum mons us to be wrapped in splendor. During this time of year when we pur chase wrapping paper and wrap our Christmas gifts, the Church asks us to look at what has been “wrapped” around us. Are peace and justice, the hallmarks of God’s splendor, the wrap ping that others see when they see us? St. Paul reminds us that this “wrap-ping” should show that our love for one another increases with the pass ing of each day. As we await the com ing of the One who was wrapped in swad dling clothes at His birth, we pray that we will be wrapped in the splendor of God. © Copyright, J.S. Paluch Co.
Yes!
Today the national feast of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary opens a great mystery for the life of every Christian. Mary goes before us, accomplishing for all God’s people what they hope and expect to do. We believe when her parents conceived her she was as sin less as we are at our baptism. She ful filled that hope when she freely said yes to bearing Jesus. Do we, do you, say yes to the opportunities offered by God? - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Years ABC, Illustration © 2001 S. Erspamer. Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001 OCP. All rights reserved.| < Prev | Next > |
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