First Sunday of Advent
Also Read: Mass Readings for 03 December 2023 Homily for 03 December 2023 – Sunday
First Reading: Isaiah 63: 16b-17, 19b; 64: 2-7
Do you know his name?
No one calls on your name, or attempts to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. (64:7)
The Prophet speaks words that are sadly even truer in today’s world. The Lord allows the wicked to continue in their wickedness because of the hardness of their hearts. May the Good Lord help us in this preparation time to open our hearts and ears to him. Even as we prepare our homes let us prepare inwardly too!
Amen!
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Do you call on his name?
Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. (3)
Then we will never turn back from you; give us life, and we will call on your name. (18)
Amen, Alleluia!
Second Reading: First Corinthians 1: 3-9
How faithful are you?
He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (8)
Our God is faithful, therefore we are called to be faithful too! Whether in little or large things, we are to remain faithful. The Lord enriches us so that we are not lacking in any spiritual gift! We praise and thank the Lord for this.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Gospel: Mark 13: 33-37
What does the baby in the manger say to your heart?
Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. (33)
“Beware, keep alert!” Let these words of Jesus ring in our ears this Advent season. We ask our dear Mother Mary to guide us in the waiting period for our Lord’s arrival. We pray to St. Joseph to help us protect the Word of God in our hearts. Let us make room in our hearts for God to write his story! As we gaze tenderly at the baby in the manger, let us hear his words.
Stay Blessed this Advent season, everyone! In Jesus’ name, Amen!
