Advent reminds us that very soon we will be celebrating the birth of our
Lord Jesus Christ. Advent should be a time of preparation, preparation for both
the celebration of Christ’s birth and preparation for His return.
This weekend John the Baptist (MK 1: 1-8) takes centre stage and invites us
to repent. He tells us clearly that it is Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who
will forgive sins. Everyone has to take a step of being sorry and asking God to
forgive us. John the Baptist asked the people to
repent, to look at their lives of sin, and then repent, to make a U –turn to
God, to turn away from their sins.
All of us must make the u-turn, not just once, but on a daily basis, for
each day sin and must repent and to Christ for forgiveness.
“Lord, let us see your
kindness, and grant us your salvation,” (Psalm 85).
Our preparation for
Christmas is entirely inward. God has given
us the sacrament of confession for the forgiveness of our sins. How often do I
take advantage of it? Am I faithful to frequent confession?
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