Sermon Central
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Advent
Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 1, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Alert
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
This ongoing awareness and service, rather than anticipation of a specific future event, is the essence of spiritual alertness.
In the pages of today's gospel, Jesus takes on the role of a sage advisor, instilling wisdom and motivation in his followers as he contemplates an imminent departure of uncertain duration. His counsel revolves around the imperative of spiritual vigilance—an awakening from the slumber of routine ...read more
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2. Desert
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.
In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more
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3. Sandals
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Advent, then, becomes a journey of unveiling—a sacred pilgrimage into the depths of our hearts and the heart of our communities.
Advent beckons us into a sacred space of anticipation, where we prepare for the multifaceted coming of the Lord—his sacramental arrival at Christmas, his individual visitation at the end of our lives, and his collective advent at the culmination of time. Yet, what if we were told that the Christ we ...read more
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4. The Spiritual Motherhood
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
To become mothers of Christ, we must internalize and make Mary's prayer our own: "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38).
The spiritual motherhood of Christ is an exalted state attained by embracing a resounding "yes" to God, even in the face of seemingly impossible demands, echoing the divine calling that turned Mary into a virgin mother. To become mothers of Christ, we must internalize and make Mary's ...read more
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5. Buen Samaritano
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Buen samaritano
En el tapiz del pasaje del evangelio, Jesús teje una profunda parábola que trasciende las identidades y los orígenes individuales, enfatizando el llamado universal a la compasión. El viaje simbólico de Jerusalén a Jericó se convierte en una metáfora ...read more
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6. Alerta
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Alerta
En las páginas del evangelio de hoy, Jesús asume el papel de un sabio consejero, infundiendo sabiduría y motivación a sus seguidores mientras contempla una partida inminente de duración incierta. Su consejo gira en torno al imperativo de la vigilancia espiritual : un ...read more
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7. Desierto
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Desierto
En la conmovedora narración del evangelio de hoy, nos encontramos en presencia de Juan el Bautista, de pie decidido en la vasta extensión del desierto. Su apasionada súplica resuena en el árido paisaje y llega a oídos del pueblo de Judea. Con convicción inquebrantable, ...read more
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8. Sandalias
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Sandalias
El Adviento nos llama a un espacio sagrado de anticipación, donde nos preparamos para la venida multifacética del Señor : su llegada sacramental en Navidad, su visita individual al final de nuestras vidas y su advenimiento colectivo en la culminación de los tiempos. Sin embargo, ...read more
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9. La Maternidad Espiritual
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
La maternidad espiritual
La maternidad espiritual de Cristo es un estado exaltado que se alcanza al abrazar un rotundo "sí" a Dios, incluso frente a exigencias aparentemente imposibles, haciendo eco del llamado divino que convirtió a María en una madre virgen. Para llegar a ser madres de Cristo, ...read more
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10. Mabuting Tao
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Mabuting tao
Sa tapestry ng sipi ng ebanghelyo, si Jesus ay naghabi ng malalim na talinghaga na lumalampas sa mga indibidwal na pagkakakilanlan at pinagmulan, na nagbibigay-diin sa pangkalahatang tawag sa habag. Ang makasagisag na paglalakbay mula sa Jerusalem patungong Jericho ay naging isang ...read more
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11. Alerto
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Alerto
Sa mga pahina ng ebanghelyo ngayon, ginampanan ni Jesus ang papel ng isang matalinong tagapayo, na nagtanim ng karunungan at pagganyak sa kanyang mga tagasunod habang pinag-iisipan niya ang nalalapit na pag-alis ng hindi tiyak na tagal. Ang kanyang payo ay umiikot sa pangangailangan ng espirituwal ...read more
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12. Disyerto
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
disyerto
Sa makabagbag-damdaming salaysay ng ebanghelyo ngayon, makikita natin ang ating sarili sa presensya ni Juan Bautista, na matatag na nakatayo sa malawak na kalawakan ng disyerto. Ang kanyang marubdob na pagsusumamo ay umaalingawngaw sa tuyong lupain, na umaabot sa pandinig ng mga tao ng Judea. Sa ...read more
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13. Mga Sandals
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Mga sandals
Inaanyayahan tayo ng Adbiyento sa isang sagradong lugar ng pag-asam, kung saan tayo ay naghahanda para sa sari-saring pagdating ng Panginoon - ang kanyang sakramento na pagdating sa Pasko, ang kanyang indibidwal na pagbisita sa pagtatapos ng ating buhay, at ang kanyang sama-samang pagdating sa ...read more
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14. Ang S Piritual Na Ina
Contributed on Dec 1, 2023
Ang S piritual na Ina
Ang espirituwal na pagiging ina ni Kristo ay isang mataas na estado na natamo sa pamamagitan ng pagyakap sa isang matunog na "oo" sa Diyos, kahit na sa harap ng tila imposibleng mga kahilingan, na umaalingawngaw sa banal na pagtawag na naging isang birhen na ina si Maria. Upang maging mga ...read more