December 8, 2024, Second Sunday of Advent, Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary, Today, December 8, is the Second Sunday of Advent. As we prepare to celebrate the nativity of Christ, in our journey of Advent, we read about John the Baptist's call to conversion. It is a pressing invitation to open our hearts and to welcome the Son of God Who comes among us. Pope Benedict XVI explained, "Through the Gospel, John the Baptist continues to speak down the centuries to each generation. His hard, clear words bring health to us, the men and women of this day, and even the experience and perception of Christmas often, unfortunately, reflect materialist attitudes." "The 'voice' of the great prophet asks us to prepare the way for the coming Lord in the deserts of today, internal and external deserts, thirsting for the water of life which is Christ." The Immaculate Conception's Solemnity, ordinarily celebrated today, is transferred to December 9 and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Ambrose, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • December 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET