First Sunday of Advent

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 from Psalm 25 (Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14). 

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm October 24, 2021 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 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: Salesian Sunday Reflections: First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2021

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: First Sunday of Advent (November 28, 2021)

Community in Mission: A Recipe for Readiness - A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent (27 NOV 21)

Crossroads Initiative: Advent - The Reason for the Season - 1st Sunday Advent C

The Quiet Corner: Vehicles for building a parish partnership (25 NOV 21)

Saint John's Seminary: Fr. Thomas Macdonald: Sunday Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

St. Paul Center: Heads Up: Scott Hahn Reflects on the First Sunday of Advent

Magis Center for Catholic Spirituality: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Word on Fire: Look Back, Look Around, Look Forward (Cycle C * Advent * Week 1)

Spirituality of the Readings: A Wake Up Call (First Sunday of Advent - Year C)

In Exile: Advent - A Time to Learn How to Wait (First Sunday of Advent - Year C)

Glancing Thoughts: Getting Ready and Being Blameless (First Sunday of Advent - Year C)

The Perspective of Justice: Fulfilling God's Promise (First Sunday of Advent - Year C)

The Word Engaged: The End Times (First Sunday of Advent - Year C)

Let the Scriptures Speak: Between Two Advents (First Sunday of Advent - Year C) 

Historical Cultural Context: Vigilance and Prayer (First Sunday of Advent - Year C) 

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Gregory the Great (First Sunday of Advent - Year C)