First Sunday of Advent

Walking on water means overcoming the limitations put on us by sin and our fragile humanity. But, first, we must re-discover how we have been gifted by God in ways that make it possible for us to go beyond our humble expectations. St. Peter learned how to trust God more than he trusted himself when he got out of the boat. 

During this Advent season our prayer is Come, Lord Jesus. Help me to relearn the art of walking on water, the art of trusting in your Spirit within me to have the strength again to be holy and do incredible things by your grace.

We have inside us more than we sometimes know. We are capable of much more that we often imagine. Let us use this time of Advent to learn what’s inside and to ask the Lord again for help to bring it out and live it so that we are prepared to truly celebrate the feast of His birth.

Scripture Readings for December 3, 2023

Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:33-37