Sunday

13 Dec 2020

Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle B Click here for all content for this cycle Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle B

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11  The anointed one brings good news to the poor.

Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54  God does great things for the lowly and blesses the humble.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  Joy and thanksgiving are signs of living in the will of God.

John 1:6-8, 19-28  The Baptist defines himself according to who and what he is not.
 

Homilist's overview of December.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

A lot is stirring in today’s readings, and it’s all being stirred by the Holy Spirit.

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Exploring the word

Who died and made you the messiah?

Many of us have a relative who knows everything—or is at least convinced that he or she does. This person will be the first to tell you what’s wrong with the current economy and how to right it; what the president should be doing with our tax dollars; what crucial decisions the pope should make to keep the church on track; how crime can be brought to a halt, wars won, disease eliminated, renewable energy sources found, and environmental extinction averted.

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In other words

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

There once was a man, his name John, sent by God to point out the way to the Life-Light. He came to show everyone where to look, who to believe in. John was not himself the Light; he was there to show the way to the Light.

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Homily stories

A new Assumption

“If you don’t want to change your life, then don’t do this.” I was half-listening to a Catholic podcast while cleaning my house, but my ears perked up. I’ll admit, at my age, big change sounds like too much work, but still I wanted to know, what was it that could change my life?

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Homily stories

Labels get sticky

I was at a holiday party standing around the chips and dip with a number of people, most of whom I hadn’t met before. We were enjoying lively conversation about movies, politics, and current events. Then one of the people made a pointed comment about capital punishment.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. Help us to walk in your light.

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Quotes

I see Mary everywhere. I see difficulties nowhere.

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