Father Greg Writes
- FR GREG WRITES: The Second Sunday of Advent invites us into a deeper posture of preparation — not just for Christmas celebrations, but for the coming of Christ into our hearts and our world. In the readings, Isaiah paints a vision of a changed world : a shoot springing from the stump of Jesse, filled with the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and peace. This is a promise that God’s kingdom will be marked by justice for the poor and harmony among all creation. St. Paul, in his letter to the Romans, urges us to live in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ has welcomed us. Advent, then, becomes a season of reconciliation — mending relationships, healing divisions, and making space for God’s love to flourish.In the Gospel, John the Baptist calls us to repent, to “prepare the way of the Lord.” His message is urgent yet hopeful: change is possible, and God’s mercy is near. Repentance is not about guilt alone, but about turning toward the light, clearing away what blocks us from God, and making our lives a place where Christ can dwell.
Reflection Thought: This week, we are called to be both watchful and active — to pray for God’s kingdom and to live
in ways that make it visible here and now. Advent preparation is not passive waiting; it’s a choice to align our hearts with God’s vision of peace, justice, and love.
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