Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent

Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5

• The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
• On this mountain will be peace among the nations.

Psalm – 122: 1-9

• “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
• We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.

2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14

• The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is at hand.
• We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.

Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44

• Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
• Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.

Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent

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