December 10, 2017, 2nd Sunday of Advent (Year B)
Theme: “Pure Preparation”
Homily by Abp. Ricardo Alcaraz
“God has called us to prepare the way for Him.”
Isaiah 40:1-11
– We, the church must prepare the way of the Lord.
2 Peter 3:8-15
– Just because the Lord has not come yet, does not mean that He is slow in fulfilling His promises.
Psalm 85: 1-2; 6-9
Mark 1:1-8
1.(v.1-3) God has called us to partner with Him.
2.(v.4-8) God has called us to walk in His power.
“We, the church as bearers of light are to go and spread the light in dark places.”
2 Peter 3:8 – But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
“We can do God’s work through the power of the Holy Spirit.”