1st Sunday of Advent

Written By Rev. Douglas Hunter

In the first reading, Isaiah prophesies the nations streaming toward the mountain of the Lord's house and all nations being instructed in God's ways. Paul warns the Romans that salvation is near and the day is at hand, so they should put on the armor of light. In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns his disciples to stay awake for the coming of the Son of Man.

As we enter Advent, we watch for and eagerly await the dawn that breaks over the horizon. The promise of Advent is the promise of a candle in a dark room - of the dawn breaking over the horizon. It is the promise that the darkness cannot stand in the presence of light. In this holy season, we must be watchers, searching for Christ's light, eagerly awaiting the dawn. Are we awake? Are we prepared?

Rev. Douglas Hunter

Fr. Douglas Hutner is a Roman Catholic Priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He serves as a Chaplain to Roncalli High School, Indianapolis Colts, and Southport Police Department. 

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