Welcome to Advent, the beginning of a new Liturgical Year! Every year, the readings for the First Sunday of Advent focus our attention on the Second Coming of Jesus at the end of time, when the living and the dead will be judged. Jesus, himself, tells us that he will come at an hour we do not expect. That can be a frightening prospect. So, let’s prepare ourselves… not to be frightened, but to be ready!

This week's readings:
Gospel – Matthew 24: 37-44
1st Reading – Isaiah 2: 1-5
Psalm 122
2nd Reading – Romans 13: 11-14