December 4, 2016 First Reading: Isaiah: 11: 1 – 10
Second Reading: Romans 15: 4 – 9
Gospel: Matthew: 3: 1 – 12
Today’s Scriptures proclaim the well known Advent mantra: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths . . .”
When I hear these words read, and sing these words during Advent Liturgies, I can’t help saying to myself: ” It’s time again, time to clean up my act”.
Listening to the readings of the Second Sunday of Advent, we discover that readying the way of the Lord does not involve physical labor. Instead, we are challenged to engage our minds, hearts and spirits in the “labor of love”
We are called: to act and interact justly. ..
to create the graced place of peace .. .
to repent and witness our change of heart by acts of kindness. . .
to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us. . .
We are called: to act and interact justly. ..
to create the graced place of peace .. .
to repent and witness our change of heart by acts of kindness. . .
to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us. . .
We live this Labor of Love as companions on our way to the Lord. We walk the journey with our community of faith, and extend to one another justice, peace, and open hearts. Together, we will surely see the glory and salvation of our God.
Wow! That sounds like, looks like, feels like the Kingdom!
Indeed, It IS the Kingdom of God.
Indeed, It IS the Kingdom of God.
Have a happy and blessed Advent!
Sister Gerrie Contento, M.P.F.
Sister Gerrie Contento, M.P.F.