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FAITH BOOK

3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 15, 2024

Zephaniah 3: 14-18; Psalm 12;
Philippians 4: 4-7; Luke 3: 10-18

By Jude Siciliano, O.P.


Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.


From today’s Gospel reading:

 

John said, “I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming....
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

 

Reflection:

 

While the advertising world around us has been ramping up the Christmas season for weeks with “holiday specials,” let’s keep this Advent time “special” by focusing on Jesus’ coming into our lives. John the Baptist isn’t talking about the infant Jesus but points our attention towards the adult Christ. He calls us to prepare for Christ’s coming by making changes in our everyday behavior.

 

So, we ask ourselves:

  • What change can I make in my daily behavior that will show my readiness to receive Christ into my life?

  • What Advent gift am I praying for that will help me make that change?

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121524.cf

 


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