THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 2024.

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 2024. 

25 "And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 

26 men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

27 And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

28 Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

34 "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare; 

35 for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth. 

36 But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man." (Luke 21: 25 - 28, 34 - 36). 

Sunday First December in the First Week in Advent 2024.

What is Advent?

Advent is a period of waiting and expectation for a big event. (Parousia). Advent is the Season we wait for the Coming of the Lord.  

We wait for two Comings of Jesus:  The first Coming of Jesus as a poor child born in a Manger in Bethlehem.  This has happened. We celebrate the feast every year at Christmas.

The second Coming is His Coming in majesty at the end of the ages to judge the world. When Jesus comes again in glory and majesty, we who watch for that day may inherit the great promise in which now we dare to hope, teaches the Church.

How do we wait? 

"Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13: 33).

In order to be fully awake and take full advantage of all the blessings that God has prepared for us this Advent, we need an Advent Plan.

Your Advent Plan may just be more of your daily devotions:

More Prayer, More Word of God, More Eucharist, More Adoration, More Penance, etc.

CLIMATE CHANGES MAY BE ONE OF THE IMMINENT SIGNS OF THAT HOUR!!! BEWARE OF CLIMATE CHANGE DENIERS! 

“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap."

Lord Jesus, we are Your people and Your inheritance. Save us in Your mercy.

Wishing our friends a grace-filled and prosperous Advent.

December is the Month the Church honors the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

For the Immaculate Conception Devotions and Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below:

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/11/novena-of-immaculate-conception.html?m=1