Stay awake

Advent is the time we're waiting with hope and joy. As we anticipate the celebration of the birth our Savior, Advent is also an opportunity to "stay awake" for Jesus' second coming. The Gospel reminds us to make God central in our lives and what we do. It's a call to stay spiritually awake and not be trapped by earthly distractions. It's also a reminder to reach out to those who are suffering and not be indifferent to the pain of others. -Sunday Homily by Fr. Sikstus Bapa Atawolo, C.Ss.R. (3 December 2023)