FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR B
Isaiah 63:16-17,64:1,3-8
Psalm 79:2-3,15-16,18-19
1Cor 1: 3-9
Mark 13:33-37
LET US RECONCILE OURSELVES BACK TO GOD
Today we begin the advent season, a new liturgical year in the church. The advert season is a period of preparation for the immediate and second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is an immediate preparation for the Christmas season which we shall celebrate very soon, it is also a period of reminder for us to repent from our sins and be always ready to receive Jesus at all times.
In the first reading of today, we see how the Israelites returned from exile to see their city in ruins. Conscious of the fact that it was their sins that caused it, they did penance and asked God for forgiveness.
We too are called to prepare ourselves to receive Jesus in our hearts. The fruits of the Christmas season will be how much we have prepared for his coming. We should pray, go for confession and ask God to forgive us so that when he comes, he will find us ready to receive him into our hearts.
In the gospel reading, Jesus tells us to be ready always. I pray that this advent season will refresh us in Christ, bring us closer to him and help us to do the will of God always. God help us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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