This week is Gaudete Sunday, a day of rejoicing! John the Baptist is still preaching the good news to us and teaching us how to act to prepare for the coming of the Lord. Advent is inviting us to shout for joy, to sing in exultation, to be confident and without fear. But are we listening? Are we allowing the quiet of these long December nights to calm our hearts and quiet our minds so that we are ready for the peace of God to enter in through Jesus, our Savior?
This week's readings:
Gospel - Luke 3: 10-18
1st Reading - Zephaniah 3: 14-18a
Isaiah 12
2nd Reading - Philippians 4: 4-7
