Today's Advent Reflection from Fr. Joseph
On this first Sunday of Advent, the Gospel reading points us to the Second Coming of Jesus. Before delving into the Incarnation — Jesus’ First Coming — we look at His return.
Since we don’t know which day the Lord will come, we must stay awake and aware, always striving to live our lives in a state of grace. Each of us has a choice to make, a choice with eternal consequences, a choice with or without Jesus. No one can make the decision for us.
And it’s not just a one-time decision. Each day we are to renew our love and trust in Him. Are we serving Him now with our thoughts and actions? Do we seek His will, His plans and purposes, to be accomplished in us throughout the day?
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