On this First Sunday of Advent, June Hurley and Pauline Baum lead listeners into a new liturgical year with a call to wakefulness, readiness, and hope. Through Scripture, prayer, reflection, and music, the episode invites the community to prepare their hearts for Christ’s coming—both at Christmas and at the end of time.

The readings from Isaiah, Romans, and Matthew urge believers to walk in God’s light, stay alert, and live each day with faith‑filled purpose. A homily from Fr. Flor McCarthy expands on Advent as a spiritual wake‑up call, inviting listeners to be attentive, grateful, and active in love. The programme includes hymns of anticipation, prayers of intercession, and parish news, concluding with encouragement to welcome Christ anew into our lives.

This program was produced at Manawatū People’s Radio, with support from New Zealand On Air.