Today the Church celebrates the First Sunday of Advent. The assigned readings are Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; and Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 25 (Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 25 To You O Lord I lift my soul
Today's Gospel reading is as follows:
Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.
“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Reflections on these readings:
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: First Sunday of Advent (December 2, 2012)
The Deacon’s Bench: Homily for December 2, 2012: 1st Sunday of Advent (1 DEC 12)
Father James | Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Author: Are you ready? (29 NOV 12)
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: Advent: The Reason for the Season
The Sacred Page: Tempus Fugit: Happy New Year! The First Sunday of Advent (28 NOV 12)
Dr. Scott Hahn: Heads Up (December 2nd 2012 - 1st Sunday in Advent)
The Lectionary: Time on earth is a gift from God (29 NOV 12)
The Word Engaged: A Time of Childhood (First Sunday of Advent C)
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