Subject: Studies for the Second Sunday in Advent - C - December 9, 2012
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Second Sunday in Advent – December 9, 2012 The Focus of History The Baptist preached in turbulent times. His message stood in contrast to the common wisdom of the age and the given political landscape at the time. Rome was not the greatest manifestation of divine power; implicitly, Caesar was not the king of kings. No, God's Kingdom trumped the Empire and the coming Messiah stood above all. John appeared to proclaim the Kingdom and its ruler. DAILY GOSPEL STUDIES for the Second Week in Advent. VIDEOCAST on John the Baptist MP3 PODCAST In this week's audio podcast, we investigate spiritual mentors, those who point us to God, and THE spiritual mentor, John the Baptist. FIRST READING The book of Baruch emphasized justice in a revitalized Jerusalem, a place filled with God's mercy and justice. PSALM Psalm 126 was a "good day" song, a celebration that God does bless us with times of joy. SECOND READING In his letter to the Philippians, St. Paul thanked God for the congregation as his co-workers in the task of evangelization. GOSPEL In Luke 3, John the Baptist appeared as a contrary sign: a town crier in the wilderness. Logically, no one would hear the words of someone who proclaimed news to rolling hills of sand and desert bush, but the people came to hear his message of the coming Kingdom. CHILDREN'S READINGS In the story for the first reading, Johnny always wore his "Power Connection" hat to remind others the source of his power: God. In the story for the gospel, Malorie woke in the middle of the night, troubled by anger. After twenty minutes of writing, she saw the hurt she felt through the eyes of others. That insight and what she did afterwards brought her joy. She changed in the way that would please John the Baptist. CATECHISM LINK In this week's Catechism Link, we discuss the person of John the Baptist. FAMILY ACTIVITY Visit your church with family members this week for a time of introspection. Stress the need to change, just like John preached. The new web design is now on line. Thank you for your patience during the transition. |
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Upcoming Studies December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 9: Second Sunday in Advent December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 16: Third Sunday in Advent December 23: Fourth Sunday in Advent December 25: Christmas December 26: St. Stephen December 27: St. John December 28: Holy Innocents January 1: Feast of the Mother of God |
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