First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reflection: The Prophet Jeremiah here speaks of a time of fulfillment promised by the Lord. At this time, a descendent of King David will come forth to restore justice. This “just shoot” will bring fulfillment and… Continue Reading →
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Reflection: King David lived around 1,000 B.C. He was the second king of Israel after Saul, whose throne was taken away due to his infidelity to God. David, despite his shortcomings, was… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Reflection: Originally intended to refer to the Prophet Isaiah himself (thus, the use of “I”), this passage also pointed forward to the coming Messiah, who is the “anointed one.” In fact, the fulfillment of these… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Reflection: Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare to celebrate Christmas when we commemorate the first coming of Christ at the Incarnation some 2,000 years ago. Thus, we focus on the great and profound… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 Reflection: This Sunday we begin a new liturgical year with the start of Advent. The season of Advent is focused on preparing us for the celebration of the first coming of Christ at Christmas… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 Reflection: The Prophet Isaiah ministered in the late eighth century B.C., which was a tumultuous time in Israel’s history. It was during this time period that the Northern Kingdom was destroyed by the Assyrians (722 B.C.)… Continue Reading →
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