Holy Infant Catholic Church
Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts
WEEKLY THOUGHTS FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 30th, 2025.
Dear friends, welcome to the celebration of the First Sunday in Advent as well as the First Sunday in the Liturgical Year Cycle A- in which the Gospel of Matthew is dominant. Hopefully, you had a great Thanksgiving. Let us continue to express our gratitude and thanks for all the blessings and favors God has showered upon us over the past Liturgical year.
Advent is a time for us Christians to prepare for the celebration of the first coming of the Lord when Christ became incarnate, born of the Virgin Mary and dwelt among us. This period or time is basically a time of hope and holy waiting for the coming of the promised Messiah. The first coming is celebrated with joyful songs- hymns or Christmas carols. The first coming is indeed celebrated with sharing gifts of faith, hope and love.
The Avent Wreath in our midst with four candles is a reminder to us to let Jesus shine in our life and dispel the darkness.
The Readings of this first Sunday call upon us for preparedness and vigilance as we wait for the second coming of Jesus. The Responsorial Psalm calls upon us to enter the house of the Lord rejoicing. The Apostle Paul calls upon us to be prepared as our salvation is near and close.
In the Gospel Jesus tells his disciples about the return of the Son of Man; that none knows of it. His disciples should focus on doing the will of the Master, living a righteous life. This is the best way to prepare for the second coming of the Lord.
For us celebrating this Advent season, let us endeavor to read and reflect on the daily Readings for our Spiritual nourishment. Let us also yearn to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation scheduled at our Parishes:
- Holy Infant Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
- Shepherd of the Hills Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Have a great week and God bless.