The visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
4th Sunday of Advent (Year C) 22nd December 2024
Holy Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us!
To live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.
Prepare for the Second Coming
The “signs” are not necessarily dramatic, as in the Second Coming, and we can easily miss them. That’s why we need to “Stay awake! Be alert!”
The Feast of Christ the King
We acknowledge Christ as our King when we make four priorities: private prayer, the Mass and Confession, looking out for the needs of others and always acting in accord with our informed conscience.
Jesus’ vision of the future
We live in an age of uncertainty where the future never looks wholly secure. But Jesus holds out a vision that takes us beyond our worst imaginings.
God invites us to give in faith and generosity
When God invites us to give—whether it’s our time, our resources, or simply our trust—how do we respond? Are we willing to let go of what we have, even when it feels uncomfortable, even when it means giving from our “last handful of flour”?