1st Sunday of Advent Year C.
FIRST READING
Jeremiah 33:14—16
Jeremiah 33:14—16
SECOND READING
1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
GOSPEL
Luke 21:25—28, 34—36
Luke 21:25—28, 34—36
THEME: THE SALVATION GOD PLANNED FOR US.
God destined us not for retribution but to win salvation through
Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:1). He planned for our salvation before the
foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). This is the time we always expect that
promise in Christ Jesus.
God said in the first reading through the prophet Jeremiah says, “The
days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the
house of Israel and Judah”. That his plan of salvation for humanity is what he
is telling us today being the first Sunday of Advent. A time when we prepare
for the commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Advent is a time
for preparation for the coming of our saviour. It is not that we don’t prepare
ourselves other times but we do it more now. Continue Reading..................