The Gospel (Mt 24:37-44) records for us an extended conversation Jesus had with His disciples about the second coming of Christ.
On this First Sunday in the new liturgical year, the Gospel clearly tells us that no one knows when the second coming will happen, but only God knows. Jesus warns His followers to “stay awake!” because we do not know on which day the Lord will come.
Advent is a time of preparation and the one preparation we can do is repentance. Take off the dirty old selves and put on the clean new selves. We are to be ready for the coming of Christ through our act of repentance. Repentance does not just happen once, but it is a daily occurrence for us.
Let’s make time to renew our encounter with Jesus through faith and let’s also take time to engage in the works of mercy during Advent, ensuring justice for those who are least among us.
“I rejoice when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.” (Psalm 121)
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