The Scripture readings for this first Sunday in Advent urge us to wake up to what is happening here and now. We must be prepared, focused on making our hearts ready to receive God at every moment.
Jesus' heavenly reign is populated by those who seek it in humility: by those who imitate their crucified King in love, forgiveness, and reconciliation, even as he hangs on the cross.
As Christians, the new life Jesus gives is the ultimate answer to all our questions. We need only make our act of faith in he who died and rose for us.
Today’s Gospel continues a series of Gospel reflections on prayer. Coming before the Lord with our need, our sinfulness, our openness to God must be the starting point for our prayer.
The Gospel of Luke would have us heed the words of Jesus: The Kingdom is in our midst, but we truly appreciate it only if we walk with Christ in his suffering and death.
Through giving ourselves to the Lord we can find ourselves doing great things with the Spirit’s help. Look at your own life today and see if you agree!
