Readings and Themes for the Week of November 29, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of November 29, 2009,
First Sunday in Advent

Reading I Jeremiah 33:14-16

I will raise up for David a just shoot.

Psalm 25

"To you, O Lord, I lift my soul."

Reading II 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2

May the Lord make you abound in love.

Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Be vigilant at all times.

THEME:
Be on guard!

In today’s Gospel, the Lord Jesus warns us not to let our hearts become drowsy. Instead, we are summoned to be ready for the coming of the Lord. That stance of readiness is described by Saint Paul today in the letter to the Thessalonians, where we are told to increase and abound in love for one another. As we listen to these inspiring words, let us pray that we will be ready for the coming of the Lord.

Question for Children:

What helps you to grow in your faith?

Who helps you?

Question for Youth:

Advent is the Church season when we prepare for Christ's birth at Christmas.

What is one thing you can do to prepare yourself spiritually for Christmas?

Question for Adults:

Paul exhorts us to "make greater progress" in our spiritual lives.

What one step could you take to make greater progress in your own life?