Father Joel's Reflection

Advent teaches us to prepare for Christ’s Coming.  We are the people of the second Advent (Jesus’ Second Coming).  We learn from Jesus’ First Coming in Bethlehem 2000 years ago so that we might not be caught off-guard when He comes again. 

We reflect on Jesus’ First Coming in the PAST in Bethlehem.  We think of Jesus’ Second Coming in the FUTURE at a time of the Father’s choosing.  And, we look closely at the present to discern the mysterious ways that Jesus comes to us NOW, hidden in the people and events of our lives, and especially in the Sacraments of the Church.  

~ Ways to Have a Great Season of Advent ~       

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At Home:    Post the daily Advent calendar on the refrigerator

Use a purple tablecloth for the season

Put an Advent Wreath in a noticeable place

 Read:           The daily mass readings at bible.usccb.org (or you can have them emailed to you)

The Gospels of Matthew and Luke, especially chapters 1 & 2

 Pray:            Reflect 10 minutes to discover the ways that Christ comes to you hidden in your day

                     Come to daily mass when you can

 Watch:         Good movies of the Season, such as “The Nativity Story” and “Christmas Carol”

 Listen:         To the good music of the Season, such as the traditional songs that are rich in Scripture and meaning

 Perform:     Works of Charity (“What you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me.”)

                     Remember Joseph & Mary were homeless that first Christmas