The days are coming, says the first reading, that God will fulfill His promises. In every generation, God shows up
to do what He has promised: be present to His people, show us love and mercy, teach us His ways, and draw
us to Himself.
The second reading reminds us to live faithfully, to show up for God, and then the Gospel tells us to be ready at all times for Jesus to come again. Every year, in Advent, we prepare our hearts for the second coming by meditating on and celebrating the first coming of the infant Jesus. The time for getting ready for Jesus is always now because God is working out our salvation in the moments that make up the days of our lives. Come, Lord Jesus, make us ready to welcome you here and now.
Saving Jesus, work out your grace and glory in our lives. Prepare us to welcome you here and now so that we will be ever ready for the ways you are coming among us, building your kingdom in our homes, neighbourhoods, communities, and world. Make us ready for you, we pray. Amen
CCCB-Reflection
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
