FAITH BOOK

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 
December 1, 2024

Jeremiah 33: 14-16;  Psalm 25;  I Thess. 3: 12-4:2;  Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36

Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From today’s Gospel reading:

“Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Reflection:

In moments of tribulation, we can forget that Christ is present. It is the present and ever-renewing waters of baptism that enable us to respond when Jesus tells us, “Be vigilant....”

So, we ask ourselves:

• In a time of “tribulation” what gave you strength?

• What daily practice do you to help you keep “vigilant?”

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm

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