God is calling us to following Him

Bar. 5:1-9, Phil. 1:4-6.8-11, Lk. 3:1-6. On this Second Sunday of Advent Year C, the Church invites us to prepare ourselves to hear the glorious call to receive the Saviour. The Prophet Baruch in today's reading, reminds us that God is leading Israel in joy by the light of His glory, with His mercy and justice for all. Probably it is difficult for us to sense this message in our hearts. God is calling us to follow Him, in joy by the light of His glory. St Paul in the second reading acknowledges his confidence in the Advent glory working through those who believe in Christ: "He who began a good work in us will continue to complete it until the day of His return". We are called to live in that same faith, with complete confidence.

The Gospel today, puts the person of John the Baptist before us. John calls us to repent and await the coming Messiah. Like John, we are called to be a “voice crying in the wilderness,” calling out that God is present and He is here for the salvation of the world. We should be able to proclaim from the depth of our hearts: all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Today, we are called to be witnesses that God has touched our lives and has come expressly for the salvation of our world. The call of salvation is here in our midst. Let us live in faith and confidence: God will complete His work. Let us live our lives in this Advent season and beyond, in such a way that, we will be more fruitfully to receive His call.

May the Lord grant us knowledge of salvation and His saving grace! Amen!! Good morning and Happy Sunday!!!