December 12, Sunday THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT On this Third Sunday of Advent the liturgy speaks to us, people who are too often so sad, of God as the Lord of the dance: the Lord is happy to come among us: he will dance with shouts of joy for you as on a day of […]
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Reflection: Luke 3: 10-18 On this third Sunday of Advent the liturgy invites us to joy. In the first part of today’s Gospel introduces three groups of people who go to the Baptist to have concrete directions for their lives: Common people, the tax collectors, the soldiers. They all have one question that gets repeated: […]
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Called to Joy Begin in a Small Way Greeting (See Second Reading) There is no need to worry, for the Lord wants you to be happy, and he is near to you. May his peace and joy be with you always. R/ And also with you. Introduction by […]
December 11, Saturday SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT In the Old Testament, the prophet Elijah is the “prophet of fire,” a fiery, zealous personality who makes fire come down on the enemies of God. He wanted to prepare the hearts of the people to accept God. In the New Testament, the “prophet of fire,” the […]
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Reflection: Matthew 17:10-13 Today the Gospel speaks of the disciples who had experienced the beatific vision of Jesus. As they walked down the hill after the dramatic vision, Jesus gives them a warning: “They will make the Son of Man suffer.” Jesus predicted his suffering, perhaps to prepare his disciples for the shock. But they […]
SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT Prophets of Fire Introduction In the Old Testament, the prophet Elijah is the “prophet of fire,” a fiery, zealous personality who makes fire come down on the enemies of God. He wanted to prepare the hearts of the people to accept God. In the New Testament, […]