What is the message of the second Sunday of Advent?

The message is the same as John preached to the Jews: “Prepare by seeking forgiveness.” What gets in the way of our appreciating God’s gift of Jesus as Savior is that we have let idols clutter our lives as the Jews of old did.

What are the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent?

Second Sunday of Advent

  • Reading 1. IS 40:1-5, 9-11. Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.
  • Responsorial Psalm. PS 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14. R.
  • Reading 2. 2 PT 3:8-14. Do not ignore this one fact, beloved,
  • Alleluia. LK 3:4, 6. R.
  • Gospel. MK 1:1-8. The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

What are the Advent themes?

The four traditional advent themes for the four advent Sundays are:

  • God’s people -The Candle of Hope. Hope is like a light shining in a dark place.
  • The old testament prophets – The Candle of Peace.
  • John the Baptist – The Candle of Love.
  • Mary the mother of Jesus – The Candle of Joy.

What is the theme on the first Sunday of Advent?

Although various traditions sometimes emphasize different Advent themes and may observe them in different orders, the first Sunday of Advent is almost always dedicated to hope because the long-prophesied birth of the Babe of Bethlehem was something that God’s prophets and people had looked forward to for ages.

What does the second candle of Advent represent?

The second candle, also purple, represents faith. It is called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The third candle is pink and symbolizes joy. It is called the “Shepard’s Candle,” and is pink because rose is a liturgical color for joy.

What is the year C?

Year C: Gospel of Luke (Advent 2021 through 2022 – current year)

What is the main meaning of Advent?

the coming of Christ at the Incarnation
Definition of Advent 1 : the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting. 2a : the coming of Christ at the Incarnation (see incarnation sense 3b(1))

Why is the second Sunday in Advent peace?

The Second Sunday of Advent our theme is Peace. Last week we focused on hope and how we can be the incarnation of that hope to those around us who are hurting. This week as we turn to look at Peace, we see that one way that we can bring that hope into the world is to be peacemakers.

What do the Advent candles symbolize?

On each of the four Sundays preceding Christmas, an Advent candle is lit. The 4 candles of Advent names are hope, love, joy, and peace, representing the virtues Jesus brought us.

How does Advent help us to live our lives better?

Advent is a time of great hope but also a penitential season. Advent emphasizes prayer, penance, and spiritual things that help bring us closer to Christ.