In our First Reading, From the Book Of the Prophet Baruch
5:1-9
The sacred author encourages his fellow faithful: "God will show all the earth your splendor. He sets a prophetic vision that we can easily apply to ourselves. Jerusalem the capital of Israel, stands for God's people, you and me. We should "look to the east " toward the rising sun which in Christian tradition signifies Christ, the light of the world. The message of Advent is faith in a better future. Christ will come With this in mind, let us make our Advent prater one of Hope.
The Responsorial Psalm is that that we put our trust in Jesus because of his love and kindness and that he has done great things for us, so we should be filled with joy and love for him and to be like him in your self-giving.
In the Second Reading, From the Letter of Saint Paul
to the Philippians
1:4-6,8-11
Paul writes about "the day of Christ Jesus." It is the day of Christ's coming. In waiting for his coming, Christians must "learn to discern what is of value." what is the priority of your values? During Advent we prepare for the Lord's coming at Christmas and his coming to each one of us.
In the Gospel of Luke
3:1-6
Luke relates John the Baptist's call to be a prophet, God's mouthpiece or spokesman. In God's name he is to deliver a message of repentance. Change in attitude is necessary to make ready the way of the Lord. Later Jesus himself will inaugurate his mission with a call to repentance
