December 17, 2023
3rd Advent, Year B
Scriptures: .
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Righteousness and praise flourish like a garden
Psalm 126 The Lord has done great things for us. (Ps. 126:3)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Kept in faith until the coming of Christ
John 1:6-8, 19-28 A witness to the light
Key verse:
“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
Questions to ponder:
1. How would you define our ‘faithfulness’ toward our Triune God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
2. How can we nurture and maintain our faithfulness toward our Triune God?
3. How have you experienced God’s faithfulness in your life and your faith community?
Prayer: God of faithfulness, we give you thanks for the new covenant that you have made with your people through Jesus Christ who shed his blood and gave his body for our sins. We also give thanks for the power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to stay on course for the sake of spreading your good news. May our faithfulness toward you remain stay strong until we all are resurrected from dust to a new being in your Kingdom. Amen.
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