The Gospel today takes us down to the banks of the Jordan River, where we encounter John, the “herald in the desert.” John is a wild-looking man whom God sustains by providing grasshoppers and honey for his food. God sent John the Baptist to announce the coming of Jesus. In the same way, God calls…
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The liturgical year begins with the Advent Season which starts four Sundays before December 25 and ends at the Christmas Vigil Mass. There are two themes to this season, both reflected by the term “advent” which means “coming.” First, this season is a period to prepare for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord…
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From Advent darkness will come a great light, just as a glorious dawn paints the morning sky. In today’s Gospel Mark reminds us to be vigilant. We never know when we will be called to judgement. Perhaps we need to be like a guard dog always alert for intruders, even when sleeping. One exception was…
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