The Gospel
for the
1st Sunday of
Advent
| "There will be signs in
the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress
among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the
waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is
coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be
shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a
cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things
begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because
your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a
parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as
they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that
summer is already near. So also, when you see these things
taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until
all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass
away, but my words will not pass away. "Be on guard so that
your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and
drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch
you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who
live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times,
praying that you may have the strength to escape all these
things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of
Man." ~ Luke 21: 25-36 |
