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SAPIENTIA

O Highest Wisdom, Come

REFLECTION:

We are now in the seasonof Advent. “Advent” means coming or arrival. This means that it is a season ofanticipation, longing and hope. We look forward to and long for the coming of Christ even while we celebrate the fact that he came.

Today, we meet John the Baptist who cries out, running ahead of Jesus, preparing the way for him. And what does he say? What does he tell us about Jesus, true Wisdom of God? He declares the greatness and eternity of Jesus, of Wisdom: “He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me” (John 1:15). That was his clear and loud testimony. “I am not worthy to stoop down to untie his sandals” (Luke 3:16).

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

This Sunday, we bow down in worship before the eternal Son of God, Wisdom himself, our Savior. We gaze back into all eternity when the true Wisdom of God, was begotten of the Father, God from God and Light from Light, very God from very God. O Come! Let us worship him.

FIRST ANTIPHON:

O Highest Wisdom, come.

While reaching end to end

In sweetness ordering all,

To us, O mighty Savior,

Discerning judgment teach.

PRAYER:

Lord God,

Fill our hearts with your love

And our minds with your wisdom

So that our actions will be pleasing to you.

May your peace, which surpasses all understanding,

Guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, through your Holy Spirit. Amen.

See you Sunday!

Pastor Nate

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