Second Sunday of advent
Also Read: Mass Readings for 10 December 2023 Homily for 10 December 2023 – Sunday
First Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11
The Shepherd Comforts His Sheep
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. (1-2)
He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. (11)
Our Good Lord God our Father shows us mercy in everything we do. The Prophet comforts us as he proclaims the promise we have been made!
Amen!
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 9-14
Preparation for His Return
The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him and will make a path for his steps.
Alleluia!
Second Reading: Second Peter 3: 8-14
Blessed Waiting!
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. (9)
St. Peter reminds us that we are in a blessed period of being saved. We are to repent and cleanse our hearts! As we await the new heavens and the new earth, we also await the joyful celebration of Christ’s birth here on earth.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Gospel: Mark 1: 1-8
The Greatness of the Humble God!
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; (1-2)
Indeed the good news has been preached to us. The good news lived in the flesh and blood and walked here on earth among us! His rugged cousin announced his arrival, and also many years before he could see him! (Luke 1:41-45) Christ the Saviour of the world was born quietly to two humble human beings! Let us ask Mother Mary and St. Joseph to help us prepare our hearts, souls, and spirits to welcome our humble God Lord Jesus today! Let us muster the courage to be humble!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
