Holy Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent - Holy Trinity Cathedral PNCC - Manchester, NH 12-10-2023

Today we light two candles. The first candle illuminates patience in the areas of our lives where God has called us to wait. The second candle extends the promise of strength to all who feel weary and weak in the shadows of this world. As we continue our Advent journey, may our hope be kindled as the light grows brighter. In the Gospel today we hear John the Baptist exhorting us to prepare the way of the Lord. If we are to be Christ-bearers in this world, we must be willing to empty ourselves of all that is not compatible with Christ. This is a lifelong process and it is helpful to have good companions along the way – like those of us gathered here. Let us pray today to continue together on the way of perfection and welcome Jesus into our lives.