Sunday 6th December 2009

2nd Sunday of Advent

"(John) went through the whole Jordan district proclaiming a baptism for the forgiveness of sins." Every day we are made aware of how much evil there is in our world, with stories of cruelty and vandalism at home and abroad. And yet in spite of this awareness there is a huge decline in our sense of sin. In some ways this is a good development because in former times so much was thought of as sin. However, as we approach Christmas and beyond, it is important that we hear the call for repentance and leave anything that is harmful in the past behind us by placing it firmly in the hands of Christ, especially through celebrating the great Sacrament of Confession. This makes it possible for us to make a fresh start again and again in our relationships with God and with one another in our homes and in our parish community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 6th December, 2009

 

Second Sunday of Advent

 

First Reading Baruch 5: 1-9
God will guide Israel in joy by the light of his glory.

 

Second Reading Philippians 1: 3-6
We are to be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

 

Gospel Luke 3: 1-6
John the Baptist preaches repentance to prepare for the coming of Christ.