A TIME FOR BECOMING
Before Jesus begins his public ministry John the Baptist arrives to prepare the people to receive him. John impresses the people with his austere lifestyle and invites them to repentance and conversion. To this end he administers the baptism of repentance telling the people that when the Messiah arrives, he will baptize them with the Holy Spirit. In the First Reading Isaiah speaks tenderly to the Israelites who are captives in Babylon and promises them that their suffering will come to an end. In the Second Reading Peter writes that God is not slow about his promises but God’s way of reckoning time cannot be compared to ours. God wishes to save all and urges everyone to repent. Let us prepare ourselves to welcome the Lord as we place before the Lord our sins and short comings.
Liturgical materials for the Second Sunday of Advent.
Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/MQfap9u5BBI
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