Second Week of Advent – Fr. Tom Pringle

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by Fr. Tom Pringle

Do Not Fear the Return of Jesus

The message that is given to us from the Prophet Isaiah this morning is one of great hope. He’s not only talking about the restoration of the people of Israel from captivity and exile in Babylon, but he is speaking to them about the coming of the Messiah. Isaiah is trying to instill this sense…

Posted on December 10, 2023December 9, 2023 by Fr. Tom Pringle · 1 Comment

Prepare the Way for the Lord

Today we light the second candle in our Advent wreath, known as the Bethlehem Candle. As I said in my homily last weekend, it symbolizes peace and preparation. It should invite us to a moment of reflection: are we making space within our hearts to welcome the Lord? Are we making preparations for the coming…