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Second Sunday of Advent
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Second Sunday of Advent
“Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe of the righteousness from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting,” (Bar 5: 1-2).[1]
Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. In today’s readings at Mass, we are reminded of two holy preparations; the preparation of the coming of Christ at Christmas and the preparation of the coming of our Lord on the last day. Both are highlighted in the second week, encouraging us to recognize the life that is to come. We are called to ‘stand upright’ in thoughts and deeds while we wait and as St. Paul suggests, have patient courage to live in harmony with one another. As we light today’s candle on the Advent wreath, may the love of the season fill our hearts, minds, and homes as we prepare the way. [2]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
[1] Revised Standard Version s.v., “Baruch.”
[2] Adrian Nocent, OSB, The Liturgical Year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (Collegeville, MN: The Order of St. Benedict, Inc., 1977), 119-137.
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Glenda Myrstol
on December 18th, 2024 at 9:03
For our son Jason that the month of January bring peace and closure…Amen.
wendy Rodriguez-Baiyewu
on December 18th, 2024 at 8:45
Prayers for healing of my family, my daughter Bridget, the doctors are not sure what is her sickness due to her use of cannabis. Jesus have mercy upon me today and my family to face our challenges with hope and joy as we await your coming this Christmas. Amen
Blake Evans
on December 18th, 2024 at 8:27
for DCF and RH who are in hospital, For MSA for financial help for Fr BW and for Fr C and his mom and extended family
Jacqueline
on December 18th, 2024 at 7:20
Blessings for my sister Bev on her birthday today. May God bless her and protect her.
Tom
on December 18th, 2024 at 5:57
For the praise of Jesus who is the salvation of the who hope in him, and for blessings on my family, pray.
gabigale
on December 17th, 2024 at 21:50
We’re away it the results of Charlie’s biopsy i pray that the doctor on Friday will have something positive to propose for the fluid on his lung, helping him to breathe. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Rocio Gomez
on December 17th, 2024 at 21:34
I pray for the holy souls in purgatory that they too many Joy the the Kingdom of Heaven sooner than expected I pray for them and ask them to pray for us
Sally
on December 17th, 2024 at 20:41
Ave Maria! Please intercede for all of us. Lord make haste to help us. Please help all of us struggling financially. Please pray the item on craigslist sells quickly. Fortitude and strength to keep on keeping on in spite of this discouraging cancer diagnosis. Help us Lord to live a holy life. Amen.
DamianOoi1989
on December 17th, 2024 at 20:22
Pray for those who are lukewarm catholics and lapsed ones to come back to Eucharist. Also, pray for more faithful to pray rosary more often
charles vaughn
on December 17th, 2024 at 19:39
Thank you all for your prayers. The relationship with my son was healed when he called me on Thanksgiving day and we chatted, cried and laughed for an hour and a half. I ask Go to bless each of you in some need that you have right now. That is my tanks to you. Charles
Jon
on December 17th, 2024 at 18:29
Help with my job and trying to find a new job.
David Teegarden
on December 17th, 2024 at 11:47
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,FR David, Fr Jerry,Fr Pat,Fr Ted,Fr Earl,Fr Mike,Fr Joe, Fr Chris,Fr D, Fr Austin,Dcns.-Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Mac,Glenn Healing-Miguel,Missy,Theresa,Joe R, Laura,Maria,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Joe V,Sophie,Jackie,Barbara, Christina,Duffys,John,Rocky,Fr Joe
David Teegarden
on December 17th, 2024 at 11:40
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Msgr Kirk, Fr Neil, Fr Eric, Fr Arnold, Bill, john, Ed, James,Bud, Shawn,Rock, Archie, Donna, Billy,Judy, Elena, Shirley, my uncle, my aunt, Carol, Charlotte, Rosemary, Steve May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.
Desert Dave
on December 17th, 2024 at 10:35
For spiritual, physical and emotional health of Father DR, comfort for neighbor ND suffering from decades of abuse, and the return of children and grand children who have moved away from their faith to find God and continually strengthen their relationship with Him.
Tom
on December 17th, 2024 at 5:35
That our God be praised for pardoning all our sins and healing all our ills, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Jacqueline
on December 17th, 2024 at 0:00
For successful surgery for my 7 year old niece, complete recovery for her, and strength and comfort for her parents.
Blake Evans
on December 16th, 2024 at 23:47
for NR age 10 who died of cancer and her family; for MEW who is suffering physical and emotional pain; for Deacon Nickerson who died; for Deacon TS and Bro RA and Deacon M and S and for sems Deacon AB and EH.
Jeremy Johnson
on December 16th, 2024 at 22:06
For my humility and the ability to give everything to the Lord and firmly trust in Him
DamianOoi1989
on December 16th, 2024 at 21:02
Pray for all deacons to assist priests and bishops and serve the Church throughout the world since st.stephen novena has started today (malaysia time). Pray for those who are in the process of discerning to the call of becoming permanent diaconates.
Carol Dechand
on December 16th, 2024 at 20:19
Heavenly Father, the divine physician, send your healing graces to Kenneth V. and give his doctors the knowledge to figure out how to help him in his immense pain. Also send graces to his wife who is driving him quite a distance to a new hospital.
Daniel Garcia
on December 16th, 2024 at 20:08
For miracle for the the Tippler family. To keep their faith in God. To accept God's decision on their unborn child's life.
c h
on December 16th, 2024 at 13:36
For the victims both injured and killed in the school shooting in Madison. God have mercy on those who died and help those injured and be with their families. Amen
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