Gaudete Sunday
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- Created on Monday, 12 December 2011 10:30
- Written by Fr. Charles Stoetzel
The Season of Advent this year is the longest it can be since Christmas is on Sunday. Even though it is the longest, it still seems too short for me. I feel negligent when I don’t make a more concerted effort to really reflect and internalize this season because of the consumerism of Christmas and the hectic schedule right up to Christmas Day. It should not be this way.
The Advent Season gives the opportunity to remember the promise God had made to the world that one day the savior will come, and to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ at the end of time. As we wait for that day when the Lord will come again, we should meditate daily on this promise and be truly ready.
There are just two weeks left to Advent. Make time for you to reflect daily upon the readings for the Masses. Just as you prepare to do the 101 things that you have to get done before Christmas Day, prepare your heart and soul to embrace the Good News the Savior has been born for us and that He will come again.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr. Stoetzel