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First Sunday of Advent
“And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near,” (Lk 21:27-28).[1]
Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and we are begin a new liturgical cycle, year C. In today’s readings at Mass, we are reminded of Christ’s Second Coming and His return to earth on the ‘last day.’ We are encouraged to reflect upon this event and look for ways to have it direct our daily actions. As we wait expectantly, we prepare to encounter our Lord and welcome the day when His justice, compassion, and joy will reign in all its fullness on earth.[2]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
[1] Revised Standard Version s.v., “Luke, The Gospel According to.”
[2] Adrian Nocent, OSB, The Liturgical Year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany (Collegeville, MN: The Order of St. Benedict, Inc., 1977), 100-118.
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Rhonda George
on December 1st, 2024 at 13:03
Dear Lord, we wait for your Coming, this Advent season- help us to have your Patience, Kindness, Mercy and Respect towards one another. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
David Teegarden
on December 1st, 2024 at 12:22
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, Judy, Billy, Elena, Carol, Charlotte, my uncle, Rosemary,Shirley May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace
David Teegarden
on December 1st, 2024 at 12:17
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Jesus,Fr Richard,Fr David,Fr Jerry,Fr Pat,Fr Ted,Fr Earl,Fr Mike,FR Joe,Fr Chris,Fr D,FRAusstin,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,Dcn Gary,Dcn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn,Mac ,Dcn Glenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,Laura,Gloria,Katy,Larry,John,Sophie,Jackie,Joe R,Joe V,Maria, Barbara,Christina,Jake
Barbara Yoder
on December 1st, 2024 at 10:14
Please pray that God will give me the grace to recover from a food addiction. Thank you.
Glenda Myrstol
on December 1st, 2024 at 7:39
Prayers for me and my family to truly rejoice through this season of advent…for our health spiritually physically and mentally…Amen
Hugo McKissic Jr
on December 1st, 2024 at 6:04
I Bless you Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me a better way, my way led to destruction, pity and shame. I will Bless you all days Lord. Amen
Leslie
on December 1st, 2024 at 5:06
Please pray for all the souls who have left the Church; that they may return to her.
Nicholas Djebah
on December 1st, 2024 at 1:22
Praying in thanksgiving for Mrs. Oyinkansola Close, who celebrates her birthday today.
Ginger Ephrem
on December 1st, 2024 at 0:00
For God to let me know if I'm called to be married just to Christ. That's what I want. Against Satan's attacks. For me not to be envious and to be humble. To get the spiritual help I need. For my mother to become catholic and Jeff Thanks.
Ivy Sagaral
on November 30th, 2024 at 23:25
May the Lord deign me with mercy by allowing me to find a JOB here in New Zealand which could offer me with visa sponsorship and lead to resident visa. Above all, to meet the right person God has preparing for me who could walk with me in this journey of faith and be married in the Catholic Church.
John B.
on November 30th, 2024 at 21:44
For Eva to be healed through the intercession of St. Andrew and Blessed Antonio Inija and Companions
Monalisa Hasson
on November 30th, 2024 at 21:28
Dear Lord, I pray for focus for my study group as we prepare for law school finals. May we remain focused in our studies as we prepare for finals that are in the next seven days. May we begin each day in prayer and then study so that we can respond to your call to serve through the law. Peace.
Monalisa Hasson
on November 30th, 2024 at 21:26
Dear Lord, I pray for my sister's family and especially my niece who has been through a traumatic experience. Please provide the strength that is needed and that is received through our faith. Keep them strong. I pray for healing, comfort, and peace.
Rhonda George
on November 30th, 2024 at 12:05
Dear Almighty God, Thank You for blessed St. Andrew, a preacher and pastor-through Jesus Christ our Lord. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Sr. Agnes Marie
on November 30th, 2024 at 10:04
Through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, please join in praying for the miraculous cure of little Eva, 4 years old, who has an inoperable, malignant brain tumor. There is nothing more the doctors can do for her. She is being taken soon to Lourdes. Prayers for her family as well.
Laetitia van Rooijen
on November 30th, 2024 at 4:22
For my dearest sister who has to start chemotherapy on Monday, December 1. That the side effects will not do her any harm. That she may be healed completely from breast cancer.
Frank
on November 30th, 2024 at 0:00
For Warren and his family, that they come to terms with the loss of a mother and grandmother and give each other strength through the coming days and weeks.
Frank
on November 30th, 2024 at 0:00
For Sandra that her soul is taken to you Lord and that she spends eternity in your presence.
Frank
on November 30th, 2024 at 0:00
For Tam that he is given the courage to face his cancer diagnosis and the strength to deal with the days, weeks and months ahead.
Roxanna Shento
on November 29th, 2024 at 16:29
My forever prayer is that my children and grandchildren, my sister and my brother and their families, my nephews and nieces, will come to know, love and serve the Lord in this world, to be happy with Him in the next; and that my whole family return to the practice of the faith.
James B. Vincent
on November 29th, 2024 at 10:05
Heavenly Father, I pray for my daughters, my grandchildren, and my great-grandchild. As much as I love them I know you love them more. I want them to be safe. That's why I pray for peace, especially in Ukraine and all the hotspots in the world. Please Lord God touch the hearts of world leaders.
Dcn John Williams
on November 29th, 2024 at 9:47
For my daughter, she's 17, and disconnected from her family. It has been a taxing phase, mostly for my wife, but may we as parents endure this phase well. May our child remain close to our Lord.
Tom
on November 29th, 2024 at 6:30
For the praise of Jesus who is the source of all consolation, and for blessings on my family, and for the forgiveness of my many sins, pray.
Lisa Cunningham
on November 28th, 2024 at 22:47
Dear Lord, may I give you thanksgiving and praise every day, not just on Thanksgiving. Help me to appreciate all your blessings and graces you've bestowed on me. In Jesus' name we pray, amen! Alleluia, God is great.
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