First Sunday of Advent
Reading I: Jer 33:14-16 II: 1 Thes 3:12-4:2


Gospel
Luke 21:25-28,34-36

25 "And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves,
26 men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
34 "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare;
35 for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth.
36 But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."


Interesting Details


One Main Point

Jesus will come again in glory. That should not cause fear but bring joy over our redemption.


Reflections

  1. Have I prepared myself for the day the Lord comes? What do I have to do to be strong when He comes?
  2. Putting myself in the days that extraordinary events are happening, what actions will I take and what feelings will I have? Am I ready? Have I completely entrusted all things according to God's will?
  3. Have I placed complete faith in God when life presents obstacles on my path?


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