Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle A
Introduction Advent is really a season in 2 parts, with the 1st two weeks concerned with the Lord’s coming as Judge of all at the end of time and the 2nd two weeks serving as the proximate preparation for His coming in the flesh. Our activities, like the Church’s readings, should reflect that dual character. […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 1st Sunday of Advent Cycle A
Introduction There is evidence from the mid-4th century on concerning some period of preparation for the Christmas-Epiphany celebration. Length and emphasis varied from place to place. Some regions kept a relatively long Advent (from St. Martin’s feast – November 11); others, a rather brief one. In Rome the season evolved to a four-week preparation whose […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Cycle C
Introduction Passion week ends our celebration of Lent. Our Lenten preparations have been focused on improving our response to God’s call so that we, His children, will be ready to come home and live for all eternity. Jesus, our eldest brother, has showed us how to live His life so that we can gain eternal […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Cycle B
Introduction Passion week ends our celebration of Lent. Our lenten preparations have been focused on improving our response to God’s call so that we, His children, will be ready to come home and live for all eternity. Jesus, our eldest brother, has showed us how to live His life so that we can gain eternal […]