Homily for the First Sunday in Advent, December 3, 2023
To live this Advent Season and the rest of our life on earth in a spiritually profitable fashion, we ought to exercise true vigilance by living 24/7 focused on finding clear signs of Christ’s loving presence in our midst. The more signs we find of Jesus’ presence the more we will be able to tackle even the most daunting challenges and trials of life with Christian confidence and JOY. You have heard countless times that, during Advent, we are preparing for “the coming of Christ.” However, as it is commonly understood by most people, this thought would be a cause o