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| Readings for The First Sunday of Advent (Cycle B) November 30 |
Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent December 7, Cycle B |
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| First Reading: Is. 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Second Reading: 1 Cor. 1:3-9 Gospel: Mk. 13:33-37 |
First Reading: Is. 40:1-5,9-11 Second Reading: 2 Pt. 3:8-14 Gospel: Mk. 1:1-8 |
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| Advent literally means “coming.” This coming refers to the first coming of Jesus as a baby in Nazareth, his coming into the hearts of faithful Christians throughout the ages and His final coming in glory at the end of the world. Advent is a time of joyful expectation. Jesus will come again—He will not forget his own. | Advent is a season of fresh beginnings. In Isaiah we are given a message of hope and comfort. Today we are called to be heralds of the Good News. We announce to a hurting world that Jesus Christ has experienced the worst we face and has come through it. | ||
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| Describe an experience that continually helps you renew hope in your life.Tell about a time when not being alert put you in danger. How did you find God in that experience?How will you bring God into your life every day this week? | Relate an experience when someone helped you to see your need to change.How are you preparing for Christ’s coming?Tell about a time you helped make someone’s pathway easier. | ||
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