Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday (Year A) 2025

Rejoice for the Lord comes to save us! We don't immediately perceive the Lord's saving works in our world, hence we are invited to be PATIENT. He is present and he will act in his own good time.Get readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm

Repent and be renewed by the holy spirit. Building on last Sunday's message of waiting and being prepared, the readings for the second Sunday of advent focuses on the theme of renewal and being reconciled with God to build a kingdom of harmony. Come home, God is waiting for you! Get the Sunday readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm

Our journey to the house of the Lord.  Advent is a time of preparation very much like Lent in preparation for the ultimate joy.  The first sunday of Advent meets this goal by identifying the goal of human existence - the final union with God.  Our journey to the "house of the Lord"Get the readings here : https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm

Our journey to the house of the Lord.  Advent is a time of preparation very much like Lent in preparation for the ultimate joy.  The first sunday of Advent meets this goal by identifying the goal of human existence - the final union with God.  Our journey to the "house of the Lord"Get the readings here : https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." May this be our constant prayer as we try to deepen our following of Jesus, the King of the Universe.Download readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112325.cfm

We are nearing the close of the Liturgical Year hence our readings are all pointing to the 'end times' but we know too that 'the end leads to a new beginning.' How do we prepare for this transition time that is before us?https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111625.cfm

Temple of GodWhen we think of temples, we often think of our parish church, St Peters, or the Lateran Basilica of the Popes church. In fact, our body is also a temple of God. How do we reserve and keep this space sacred for God? Come join us to discuss. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110925.cfm

Who do you reply upon especially when the going gets tough?The decisions we make largely depend on what we choose to reply upon.  Sunday's readings present examples of contrasting choices regarding reliance and what constitutes the right choice.  

Faith and gratitude go together. "Returning to the Lord" to say thanks for every grace received is a way of deepening our faith relationship and intimacy with him. 

Faith and gratitude go together. "Returning to the Lord" to say thanks for every grace received is a way of deepening our faith relationship and intimacy with him.