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3rd Sunday of Advent

Dec. 11, 2022

Gospel of Matthew

Mt 11:2-11



In the Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Is 35:1-6,10

This beautiful poem is attributed to the so-called "Second Isaiah" a prophet who stayed with the Hebrews in Babylonian exile. This prophet saw the Babylonian rule about to be toppled by the mighty King Cyrus of Persia, who would free the captives and let them go home.

This is a poem of joyful hope. "Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication."

Christians apply this vision to the future brought about by Jesus, the Messiah, God's Anointed One. "Then will the eyes of the blind be opened." The Lord gives sight to the blind. This is our Christian theme of joyful hope: Our Lord, comes to be a light in the world. The lights of Christmas symbolize this idea.

The Responsorial Psalm is that that we put our trust in Jesus because of his love and kindness and that he has done great things for us, so we should be filled with joy and love for him and to be like him

in your self-giving. He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord hears the cry of the poor!

In the Reading, From the Letter of Saint James

Jas 5: 7-10

James reminds us not to be overly optimistic. The bright future of the Messianic era will not be fully realized on this side of the grave. We must be patient! "Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand."

The prophets should be our models. If you are suffering, this reading could be an inspiring starting point for a personal prayer to God!

In the Gospel of Matthew



Mt 11:2-11



Matthew takes up the theme of the first Bible reading. "Jesus said to them in reply; ... the blind regain their sight. Jesus is the one to come who will give hope to those who suffer.

This " hope" can be finding a way out of trouble through the aid of a loving human being.; it can be resignation and acceptance of the unavoidable, founded in faith in a future to come hereafter. Every Christmas, the Lord Jesus should open our eyes to the beauty of life, and its extension, the life to come.

Newsy Notes

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Deacon Bob Brazier, CRE

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"PSR"

Remember our last PSR class will be on the 18th of December

"CONFIRMATION"

Our Net Ministry will be here once again.

The 8th Grade class will have their retreat January 14th starting at 9:00am

here at St. Thomas More

"Remember"

Our next 8th Grade Confirmation Class will be held in Faith Formation Room at 11:15 on January 15th







Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:

Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org

Bring Your Children To Mass?

When Jesus reprimanded the apostles for wanting

to keep children away from Him (see Mt 19:14),

He did not give an age or behavior requirement.

At the baptism of a child, parents and sponsors

promise to teach their children the Catholic faith

and “to bring them up according to

the law of Christ and His Church.”

The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us,

“The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day

and his Eucharist is at the

heart of the Church’s life” (No. 2177).

This importance is shown in attendance at Mass

and rest from labor, the first of the precepts of the Church.

Click the link below to read why you should bring your children to Mass:

BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO MASS