On this second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist takes center stage as he calls people to “Repent”. It will be the same message for Jesus as he begins his public ministry. There are similarities and stark differences between the two as we will see. As we journey through Advent, we are invited to become more Christ-like and selfless. St. John the Baptist says it best, “He must increase, I must decrease.” Advent has also been described as a period of “devout and expectant delight”. While we prepare for the Lord, it’s not a penitential time like Lent. It’s more of a time for “nesting”, as the Church anticipates the birth of the Lord.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is normally celebrated on December 8th, but this year the feast has been transferred to Monday, December 9th. While the feast is transferred, the obligation to attend mass is not. With that said, we will offer a mass on the evening of December 9th at 7:00 PM at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish for those who wish to celebrate this feast of Mary.
Peace,
Fr. Ron
