2nd Sunday in Advent, Dec. 4, 2011
Fr. Anthony Brankin
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 “A baptism of repentance”
Full homily text: What a beautiful custom we have here at St Odilo—the Giving Tree. I think that what makes it so beautiful is that—if we understand it correctly—our children are turning the tables on the meaning of Christmas—at least the meaning that the world wants to give to Christmas—you know, the world out there that does not want to hear any prayers—the world out there that does not want to see a Nativity Scene—the world out there that is offended to hear the mention of Jesus’ Name—the world out there that resists all thought of His beautiful Virgin Mother, Mary—the world out there that says that He belongs only in the church building and not out in the market or square.
Do you ever wonder, “To what kind of life is God calling me?” or “How can I know God’s will?” or “Am I being called to religious life?” See our video, “Take one step at a time and become a Dominican Sister” on our website of the Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, and see what awaits those who are called by God in this special way.
See the joy of those in the various stages of becoming a sister: aspirancy, postulancy, novitiate, and profession.
They always prattle on about how we have freedom of worship. Yes but we are fast approaching a world—a society—a country—if we are not there already—where all they will allow us to do is worship in this building. Continue Reading…
