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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Monday December 9
Scripture Reflection – December 1, 2024 – Father John Maria
Today we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. Everybody knows this is a time to “get ready for Christmas”, but if that’s all it is, we’re not doing it right.
Advent is a season of waiting – of reflection and expectation. During the latter part of Advent, we remember the first coming of Christ – when the Eternal Son of God became Man, born of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
But during this first part of Advent, the Church leads us to turn our eyes, and our hearts and minds, to look forward to the Second Coming of Christ at the end of time.
Our readings today are all about preparation, with strong words and vivid images. The Lord Jesus Himself speaks to our hearts: “Beware that your hearts don’t become drowsy from drunkenness, and the anxieties of daily life.“ We are called to be vigilant and be blameless in holiness. How are we doing with that task?
As we begin Advent, let’s resolve to turn down the noise of the culture, and tune in to the Voice of the Lord, the One who will come again. Let us be vigilant in preparing our souls! He IS coming. May we strive with St. Paul to be “blameless in holiness.”
Miracles of the Holy Eucharist
In a recent homily, Father John made reference to Blessed Carlo Acutis and miracles of the Holy Eucharist. For more information on these works of God, click HERE!
“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” – John 6:54-56
For another site with Eucharistic miracles, go HERE!