Catholic Identity

Advent Reflection- Week 1 - HOPE 

The first candle, which is purple, symbolises HOPE. 

It is sometimes called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah.

Contemplating God through Art 

Spend some time looking at this image

What does Advent mean to you?  

Scripture:

A Reading from the Gospel of Mark 13:33-37

Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.  It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. “Therefore, keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.  If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.  What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”

The Gospel of the Lord 

Spiritual reflection: 

-Contemplating on Mark’s gospel narrative, will Christ discover you alert and attentive in your spiritual life or asleep?

-How can you prepare for Christ’s return today?

Video reflection:

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