CẢM NGHIỆM SỐNG -REFLECTION-FIRST SUNDAY-B CHRISTOPHER
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Mo NguyenFri, Nov 27 at 8:58 PMFIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – YEAR B
29 November 2020
REFLECTIONS ON THE GOSPEL (Mark 13: 33-37)
BREAKING OPEN THE WORD
BREAKING OPEN THE WORD
As Advent begins, we set out once again to prepare our hearts for the great feast of God’s humble presence among us. Expectation and complacency, longing and listlessness, can all be found in our hearts as we prepare for Christmas. Today’s readings speaks of our need for God’s presence and our thankful response of faithfulness.
The reading from Isaiah is a passionate plea for renewal and change. The people have been left to their own devices for too long. If God would tear the heavens and come down, the mountains would melt before God’s presence. Isaiah hopes that the hearts of the people of Israel should also melt so that God the great potter, could once more mould, shape, and breathe life into their hearts. Paul’s perspective is one of thanksgiving for the gifts that have already been given as the community waits for the Lord’s return. Such gifts are given to sustain us as we wait for the moment when Jesus will finally be revealed in glory.
It is one thing to be grateful for blessings and gifts received but the Gospel calls us to take the next step of using these gifts faithfully. The parable of the master who leaves his servants in charge during his absence is as relevant today as in the days of Mark. It is important to note that each of the servants is entrusted with a task be faithfully completed. As Advent begins each one of us is given the task of preparing our hearts and lives to welcome the Lord.
CHRISTOPHER MONAGHAN CP
Change My Heart Oh God - Maranatha Music:
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Thánh Ca và Đời Sống - Trời Gieo Sương Xuống - Lm. Hoàng Kim - Ca Đoàn Teresa Long Beach:
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