First Sunday of Advent

We hear from the Gospel of Luke “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy….Be Vigilant at all time… pray you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent.”
 
These words from the Gospel are heavy! Where is the Good News?
 
Once again we need to understand the setting of the time when this Gospel is written. There were harsh laws for the Jews and Christians to follow. There were constant attacks on the beliefs of the Jews and Christians people.

Pray that you have the courage to live through these harsh tribulations.
 
Hopefully, you as an individual or as a particular family are doing well. But even if you or I are o-kay, will still live under the umbrella of the Pandemic, the inflation rolling through our country.
 
As we journey through the season of Advent may we not only have the strength to live through the various challenges to our life, but actually grow in our Faith and our love for each other.

Blessed Advent,
 
Father Ron