Points to Ponder

Second Sunday of Advent

Let us wait for and welcome the coming of the Lord.  They say if we live to be 70  years old we spend at least three years waiting.  In terms of faith, we consider our entire span of life as a period of waiting, waiting for the God who comes.          ~ Fr. Matt

 

First Sunday of Advent

Christmas is coming.  How will Jesus manifest Himself to us?  His appearance will come in the many requests for charitable help, the Salvation Army bell ringer, and the person confined to home or hospital.  Jesus comes in me and you, in the unexpected and most unwelcomed guest.  Let us look for Christ in the quiet and chaos of our life.            ~ Fr. Matt

 

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Pontius Pilate demands the inscription on the cross to proclaim that He did not bow to the condemnation of the mob.  In essence confirming Jesus’ innocence, to mock Jesus to placate the Jewish leaders, and as a warning that any further rebellions would have the same consequences.  The inscription truly describes Jesus’ life and mission namely King of the Jews and that of all humanity.                                                                      ~ Fr. Matt

 

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