1st Sunday of Advent (B)
Mark 13: 33-37
“Be constantly on watch!” This is the gospel advice for the first Sunday of Advent. Watch for opportunities to let God into our lives. This is the countdown time for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The advent wreath is a weekly reminder of the remaining days. In addition to the liturgical and devotional ceremonies, there are other “liturgies” or advent activities outside the Church which can be made both spiritual and centered on Christ, like 1) the Christmas shopping 2) the sending of Christmas cards 3) decorating our surroundings for Christmas 4) preparing the Christmas meal. These are some ways in which we can truly become “People of Advent.”
And now we look into ourselves and we ask: How much thought and effort do we exert in making ourselves truly people of Advent? How serious and faithful are we in really preparing for the coming of Christ during the season of Advent?
“O LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE FATHER, AS WE LOOK FORWARD T O YOUR SON’S BIRTH AMONG US, MAY WE LIVE BY THE EXAMPLE OF LOVE AND DEVOTION HE HAS SHOWN US. THIS IS OUR PRAYER THROUGH JESUS YOUR SON OUR LORD. AMEN.
- Nick Yatco,SJ
November 27, 2011
