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Dear Parishioners,

Greetings! We are now in the second week of Advent. Central to the readings of this second Sunday of Advent is John the Baptist – a daunting figure to say the least. If you or I met him, we might be forgiven for being startled at the sight of this wild, uncompromising man, dressed in rough garments, living off the land. But he’s also compelling and in the safety of numbers, people flock to see him. Part of John’s attraction must be that he can dare to speak the truth. He also challenges his audience’s belief and their ways of life.

 For us, how do we let John challenge us? We hear again his call for us to take full responsibility for our thoughts, words, and deeds; for God judges us on our own merits. May we take this Advent time to make some radical changes of our minds and hearts, and be prepared for the coming of the Lord.

 Advent blessings,

Fr Anthony Tran CSsR