The Lord is my light and my salvation. Psalm 27

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Psalm 118

I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Psalm 23

Tuesday, the First Week of Advent

Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever. Psalm 72

Monday, the First Week of Advent – FEAST OF ST. ANDREW, THE APOSTLE

Psalm 19

Deep inside each soul dwells the Christ, the hidden taproot that sustains all life. Made in the image and likeness of God, we are eternally connected to and nurtured by this Presence, this unconditional Love. The four weeks of Advent grant us an opportunity to quietly shift our focus, tap into the life of Christ, and prepare us for a new understanding of the Incarnation, God with us. 

Where is God right now during this pandemic? He's right here. He is present with us. Are you choosing to be present to him? Advent gives us an invitation to live in the present moment in The Presence. 

In this episode, Fr. Joseph Squillacioti and Donna Couch have a lively conversation about the Season of Advent. They address RCIA Inquirers and everyone to seek a deeper understanding of the Church's pilgrimage into the three comings of Jesus Christ: at Christmas, at the end of the world, and into our hearts every day. Fr. Joseph's enthusiasm and insights will enrich anyone who takes the time to listen. Enjoy!

How does the King of the Universe come disguised? Does he come as a shepherd focused on unity, and a source of healing, binding what has been wounded? Does he come disguised as the hungry, the poor, the stranger, the ill, or the imprisoned? Can you allow the King to shepherd your heart into compassion for the "least of these" so that you too may be called righteous?

The readings from the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time revolve around the theme of doing. From the "ideal spouse" doing actions out of love to the servants who invested their gifts in a spirit of trust rather than fear, we see a theme of action. What gifts has God given you and what action will you take with them? Your very life is a gift to others--Don't hold it back!