Faith and Family for December 5: Second Sunday of Advent
This week, as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, we hear of John the Baptist’s travels through the region of Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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This week, as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, we hear of John the Baptist’s travels through the region of Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Does kingdom of God refer to a place, a church, a new culture based on the beatitudes, or any situation in which the presence of Jesus is experienced?
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is and then proceeds to predict his passion for the first time.
We Catholics love symbols. Go to just about any Catholic church and you will be greeted by a legion of statues, a dazzling display of stained glass images, a prominent altar, a golden tabernacle, and loads of candles. Chief among these symbols is water.
He traveled from Oklahoma to Guatemala to serve the poor and ended up giving his life in the name of peace and justice. His legacy continues to inspire those who want to live out the Gospel as he did.
America’s best-known monk is still having an effect on Christian thought, says Richard Rohr, a longtime admirer.
More than simply a call to give up creature comforts, Lent invites us to confront our vulnerability and embrace our brokenness.
In today’s reading the prophet looks forward to the advent of the Lord, who will come to purify his people–to bring a new era of holiness.
The Gospel for the third Sunday of Advent tells of John the Baptist preaching about the coming of Christ, the light of the world.
With the Holy Spirit’s help we can take a message of joy and hope in Jesus Christ to a world that needs to hear it.
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