CẢM NGHIỆM SỐNG LC - CHRISTOPHER

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    Mo Nguyen
     
     

    THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – YEAR C

    12 DECEMBER 2021

     

     

     

    PREPARE WELL

     

    BREAKING OPEN THE WORLD

                                                                             PREPARE WELL (Luke 3: 10 -18)

     

    All of us have been involved at one time or another with preparing to meet a special guest. It is often a time of mixed emotions as excitement and joy vie with some measure of anxiety about the quality of our preparations.

    As Paul’s Christians at Philippi waited for the return of the Lord, he knew that it could be for many a time of anxiety; would they find acceptance on his return? Would they find a place in his kingdom? It was a time of trepidation because it was feared that he would return unexpectedly, like a thief in the night (I Thessalonians 5: 2), and find them unprepared. In the face of such anxiety, Paul encourages them to put their trust in the Lord who loves them. Even now they are called to experience the Lord’s peace and joy as they wait for his return. Especially, they are called to pray with confidence and trust.

    John the Baptist knew that the Messiah was soon to be among us, and we see how he calls those who listen to his message to prepare by taking a hard look at themselves and how they live. In order to be ready when the Messiah comes he calls for a concern for others that expresses itself in generosity, fairness, and compassion.

    As we prepare for the Lord’s coming among us, today’s readings call us to make ready with the confidence of Zephaniah, the peacefulness of Paul, and the justice and compassion of John the Baptist.

    CHRISTOPHER MONAGAN CP

     

    Come Down Lord:

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