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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent

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Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5

  • The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
  • On this mountain will be peace among the nations.

    • Psalm – 122: 1-9

    • “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
    • We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.

      • 2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14

      • The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is near.
      • We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.

        • Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44

        • Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
        • Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.

          • Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#1)

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