C: Advent 1
The days are coming. Read the signs. These are typical Advent messages. It is time to prepare for the Coming of the Lord.
Originally it was His first coming in History. Now our focus shifts to His Coming at the End of Time for the Final Judgment and His Coming to us personally in the Eucharist and at our death.
Jeremiah reflects some of the messiianic concerns of his time. The hope centers on the nation and a time of peace and prosperity. It has been five centuries since David. Hope needs to be renewed in God's promise. The passing of time takes a toll.
Thessalonians also renews hope after the passing of time. They expected Jesus' return and must deal with the question of delay of the promise.
The Gospel reminds us of the importance of always being ready. We will not know the day or the hour. The only certainty is the Lord will return.
Theme: Expectantcy
Originally it was His first coming in History. Now our focus shifts to His Coming at the End of Time for the Final Judgment and His Coming to us personally in the Eucharist and at our death.
Jeremiah reflects some of the messiianic concerns of his time. The hope centers on the nation and a time of peace and prosperity. It has been five centuries since David. Hope needs to be renewed in God's promise. The passing of time takes a toll.
Thessalonians also renews hope after the passing of time. They expected Jesus' return and must deal with the question of delay of the promise.
The Gospel reminds us of the importance of always being ready. We will not know the day or the hour. The only certainty is the Lord will return.
Theme: Expectantcy
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