Browsing the December 2021 archive of Fr. Bob's Columns
4th Sunday of Advent
Posted by Debbra Beck on 12/24/21
THE SEASON OF PREPARATION IS COMING TO ITS CLIMAX!! – 4TH Sunday of Advent
No, I don’t mean the Christmas shopping season! As the Church’s celebration of Christ’s coming in history draws near, our Scripture readings today once again speak to us about expectation of a saving messiah. ... Read More »
3rd Week of Advent
Posted by Debbra Beck on 12/17/21
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT a.k.a. GAUDETE (“rejoice”) SUNDAY - What should we do?
After listening to St. John the Baptist, the exciting preacher who was baptizing in the Jordan River those who were willing to repent, the crowds were asking John, “What should we do now?”, or to ... Read More »
2nd Week of Advent
Posted by Debbra Beck on 12/17/21
“PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD!” – Advent moves into its second week.
Today Luke’s Gospel introduces the adult John the Baptist and his mission to get the Jewish people ready for the coming of their Messiah – ultimately our Savior, Jesus. His prophetic voice is crying out ... Read More »
First week of Advent
Posted by Debbra Beck on 12/03/21
ADVENT – PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF THE MESSISAH!
Happy Liturgical New Year! Want to make New Year resolutions for this new Church year? Advent is a time of new beginnings as we prepare spiritually for Coming of Christ into our world, into our life, as our newborn ... Read More »