Gaudete Sunday Message

Dear Parishioners,
The third Sunday of Advent is known as "Gaudete Sunda." In the readings, we hear about miracles associated with the messianic age, it's coming, and what we need to do to prepare.

Most of the time, we get so busy in the external preparations for Christmas as we think of the gifts that we want to give the people we love, the decorations we plan for our homes, shopping and cooking the food for our Christmas dinner, and the countless Christmas parties. THere is nothing wrong with those things. They are good in the sense that they will add to the beauty of celebrating Jesus Christ's birth. But let us be reminded, the preparation we do during the Advent season is also a preparation for his return; so, we must prepare our souls as well. Let us remember to examine our conscience and repent from our sins. let us ask our Lord's mercy and forgiveness. Let us take time also, to reach out to our brothers and sisters in the community who might need our love and service especially this time of year.

As a community, let us journey together through this season of Advent to prepare not only for Christmas - Jesus Christ's humble birth - but also for Jesus Christ's coming again in glory. May our preparation be complete. Have a blessed season of Advent everyone!
In Christ,
Fr. Christian