December 6, Monday SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT At the time of the exile, in what is called “the little Apocalypse” (Is 34-35), a disciple of Isaiah describes the return of the Jews to Jerusalem and the Holy Land as a return to Paradise: no sin, no suffering, no fatigue even, with all sickness cured […]
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Reflection: Luke 5:17-26 “My friend, your sins are forgiven.” That was not what he came for. He hoped something could be done about his paralysis. He had every reason for disappointment. We approach the Lord with numerous of desires and supplications. But to reach closer to the Lord, he purifies us first, grants us forgiveness […]
SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT The Desert Shall Bloom Lame People Shall Leap Introduction At the time of the exile, in what is called “the little Apocalypse” (Is 34-35), a disciple of Isaiah describes the return of the Jews to Jerusalem and the Holy Land as a return to Paradise: no sin, no suffering, no […]
December 5, Sunday SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Vatican II has restored the meaning of Advent from a season of penance and conversion into its original purpose: a time of hope. We remember the coming of Christ, and we know he has to come more deeply in our Church and in our world. To dispose […]
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Reflection: Lk 3: 1-6 Thanks to the attempts of Luke to situate the preaching of John the Baptist to the events in history, today the Biblical scholars are able to calculate the period of the life and mission of John and Jesus. The second Sunday of Advent calls our attention on the mission of John […]
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Signs of Hope Remove the Obstacles from the Road Greeting (See Second Reading) May our love for one another prepare us for the Day of the Lord, when Jesus Christ returns. May his grace and love be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the […]