Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe,    
      Time Flies! It is hard for me to believe that we are now less than four weeks away from Christmas. I know that most of us will be very happy to see 2020 come to an end.  However, we must continue to pray that 2021 will be a much better year for all.
     Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Advent means Coming. We are preparing  for the Coming of the Lord. We know that Jesus came  two thousand years ago and we also know that  He will come again.
   In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus says to His disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.”
   We don’t know when the Lord will come for us. Are we prepared to meet Jesus?  What would you do differently if you knew that the Lord was coming for  you soon? These weeks of Advent are calling us to look and examine our life.  How am I growing in my own spiritual life? This is a good time to spend some time each day in prayer, scripture reading, attending Mass during the week, receiving the Sacrament of Penance and reaching out to others during this season.
   May this Advent Season bring you closer to the Lord so that on Christmas Day your greatest gift will be a stronger faith and greater peace .
    Have a Blessed Week,
Fr. Tony