Dec 9, 2018 · In this Advent season of anticipation of the coming of Christ, our Gospel bids us to prepare for the inbreaking of God’s love into the world – and the ways in which it will transform …

1 Be joyful in God, all you lands; sing the glory of his name; sing the glory of his praise. 2 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! because of your great strength your enemies cringe …

Nov 1, 2024 · Our sermon text for this Second Sunday in Advent shows the priest Zechariah, John the Baptist’s dad, taking a pause to reflect on his newborn son, God’s covenant with Israel, …

Dec 3, 2017 · Sermon for Second Sunday in Advent, "Peace: All Is Calm, All Is Bright," Isaiah 11:1-10, Mark 13:24-37

Dec 8, 2024 · Discover the beauty of the 2nd Week of Advent reflections. Explore Isaiah, 2 Peter, and Mark, and find inspiration for your spiritual growth.

Second Peter calls heaven ‘a home for righteousness.’ The popular notion of heaven is of a secluded other place, an ethereal realm that gathers souls to itself, a disembodied paradise …

Dec 7, 2024 · 2ND SUNDAY HOMILY OF ADVENT — YEAR C. HOMILY THEME: PREPARING FOR THE COMING MESSIAH . BY: Fr. Francis Onwunali. Bar 5:1-9, Phil 1:4-6, 8-11, Luke 3:1 …

Dec 6, 2024 · God comes to us when we repent. We are all sinners and need to acknowledge that before God. And that is one of the themes of Advent. This message is highlighted in the …

The message was echoed by Jesus (Matthew 3:17) and was a theme throughout his teaching ministry. Yet, John’s definition of repentance is expanded in these verses and combines an …

In this beautiful homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C, Father Hanly talks about John the Baptist, metanoia and preparing a pathway to God. Readings for Second Sunday of Advent, …

You could do a whole sermon just on that one little verse and it would be a great Advent sermon for this second Sunday of Advent. This Hope is integral to the whole season. The God of hope …

Dec 8, 2024 · Jesus came to a hurting world to bring it peace and to be a living example of shalom—defeating the enemy, reconciling people to Himself, and establishing a new kind of …

Dec 7, 2022 · We who are waiting, once again, this advent, to hear the good news. To hear the story of his birth in this world, which is still full of enemies, and outcasts, and indigents. Here …

“Christ is nigh,” it seems to say.” This week we hear the thrilling voice of John the Baptist calling people to turn away from their sins and to be baptized in preparation for the arrival of God’s …

Second Sunday of Advent — Cycle C December 8, 2024. Before Holy Communion . 1. “Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery…” Life can easily become burdensome, …

Saturday 5 pm Meet and greet 6 pm Dinner 7 pm message from Pastor Jon Welch Sunday 10 am Assembly and Sunday School 11 am worship service message from Pastor Jon. 1d. Thanks …

The 1st Sunday of Lent, Year C Getting to know Jesus makes life joyful. Learn more about this Sunday’s Gospel in your local Parish Church: all are very warmly invited. 2025: The Jubilee …