Is the kingdom of God here? There are many ways we can say “Not Yet!” But, because of Christmas, the answer is also “Now!”
Liturgical Calendar Tag: 1st Sunday of Advent
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If things seem like winter in your life, don’t panic. Lift up your soul. Get ready to run. God will definitely come. He is …
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Jesus will come this Advent, but don’t wait for some big rending. He comes all the time. Are you ready to receive him?
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Today we begin the season of Advent, the time of preparation for Christmas. Today’s readings give three essential things on which to focus.
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As Advent begins, this homily considers how the ancient gesture of the priest and people facing “East” for Mass reminds us where we’re going.
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Advent is a reminder that that Jesus really is coming back and we need to be ready. are we truly making an effort to …
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For our Jewish ancestors, the time waiting for the Messiah was focused not on a tree, but on a stump and on a shoot …
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Jesus tells us over and over in the Gospel today to “watch.” This is our attitude for the season of Advent.
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Isaiah, John the Baptist, and Mary all give us key insights to living Advent well.
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We begin this new year somewhat where we left last week, focused on the coming of Jesus. The message today is to be vigilant …