27 November 2011

First Sunday of Advent

Today the Church celebrates the First Sunday of Advent. The assigned readings are Isaiah 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; and Mark 13:33-37. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 80 (Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19).

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

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 80 Lord make us turn to You let us see Your face

Today's Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus said to his disciples: "Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: 'Watch!'"

Reflections on these readings:

Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D.: The Advent Season Reminds Us: You Snooze, You Lose!

Msgr. Charles Pope: Crying Out For the Savior – A Meditation on the Readings for the First Sunday of Advent (26 NOV 11)

The Deacon's Bench: Homily for November 27, 2011: 1st Sunday of Advent (26 NOV 11)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: 1st Sunday of Advent ("Hopeful Anticipation!")

Dr. Scott Hahn: Watch For Him (November 27th, 2011 - First Sunday of Advent)

The Word Encountered: Postponement and Repentance (First Sunday of Advent B)

Dominican Daily: Word to Life: Sirius XM Radio: November 25, 2011

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