During this liturgical year we hear from the gospel of Mark on most Sundays. Today’s gospel reading is the very beginning of Mark’s gospel. He begins by quoting the prophet Isaiah regarding our need to prepare the way of the Lord, to make straight a way for God to come into our lives.
In this Advent season we prepare to celebrate the coming of Christ at the first Christmas. We also reflect on how we can make preparations in our lives for Christ to come more clearly to us in the sacraments, the Word of God, in the least of our sisters and brothers, and as we gather in the name of the Lord Jesus. This demands openness and humility on our part as a welcoming spirit.
How is this Advent season helping you to prepare for a more profound coming of Christ into your life?