Faith Hope and Love ep 558 - FIrst Sunday of Advent - Year A

1st Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, November 30, 2025 (EPISODE-558) Image: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/vgXHw10mPrdDDAf3hZ5M/jesus-christ-returns-in-glory-at-the-last-judgement?ru=Paul-Evangelion 1st Sunday of Advent - A - Sunday, November 30, 2025 (EPISODE-558) Readings for Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 1st Sunday of Advent - A FIRST READING: Isa 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9. "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord" SECOND READING: Rom 13:11-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Ps 85:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! GOSPEL: Matt 24:37-44 ++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Brown, R., Fitzmyer, J. and Murphy, R. (1993). The New Jerome Bible handbook. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press. Image: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/vgXHw10mPrdDDAf3hZ5M/jesus-christ-returns-in-glory-at-the-last-judgement?ru=Paul-Evangelion 1st Sunday of Advent - A (Sunday, November 30, 2025) (EPISODE-558) ____ In the Name of the Father (+) and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. [Presider blesses the wreath with the sprinkling of holy water, using these words]: As we begin our Advent Journey, in preparation for Christmas, We bless this Advent Wreath. May the sprinkling of this water remind all of us gathered here of our first sharing in the grace of baptism. During this time of Advent may we prepare for the Lord's coming with open hearts and minds. May this wreath be a symbol to us (+) of this time of prayerful watching and waiting For the coming of the Lord. {Presider now blesses the wreath and sprinkles it with holy water} • We now light the candle for the 1st Sunday of Advent. The "Prophet's Candle" Symbol of Hope. Reminding us that Jesus is coming. {Presider takes taper and lights first candle on Advent wreath} · Lord Jesus your coming was proclaimed by the prophets of old. Lord Have Mercy. · Lord Jesus, call us to lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light. Christ Have Mercy. · You instruct us to STAY AWAKE, for our salvation is near at hand. Lord, Have Mercy. (No Gloria during the Advent season). Collect: Let us Pray…. ++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++ Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9. "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord" GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Ps 85:8). Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! Memorial Acclamation 1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Advent I Eucharistic Prayer II (theme variation: 1) (pre+post variation: v1-long) ++++ {Cheers and thanks everyone for this time of prayer and reflection - I hope you have a blessed week.} Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: [email protected] To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Theme Hymn - "O Come. Lord. (Advent) HYMN" - In Memory of Paolo Mario (Paul) Giacomantonio (1968-2020). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Words based on the Ancient church "O Antiphons" of Advent. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics, By Stefan Kelk, 2020. Quiet reflection music and hymn - Original musical composition by William John Kelly (1942-2017) Lyrics based on the Song of Praise by the Three Young Men, The Book of Daniel 3:24-9. By Paul kelly. Arranged and sung, and with adapted lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021 [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you.