Lent is, of course, a penitential season, but Advent is as well. We get in touch with our sinfulness during Advent precisely because we want to prepare ourselves for the coming of a Savior. If there is nothing to be saved from, then there is no point in rejoicing at the arrival of Jesus the Lord. The prophet Isaiah offers us a number of powerful images for sin in our first reading for this Sunday. It behooves us, as an Advent spiritual exercise, to meditate on them.
O How We Need a Savior
Cycle BAdventWeek 1
by Bishop Robert BarronNovember 27, 2005
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2844, 2737, 760, 1997, 2074, 2609, 755, 733, 701, 547, 541, 516, 453, 440, 231, 375, 221, 214, 52
Liturgical Readings
Cycle B - Advent - Week 1
Scriptures
John 15:1-12, 1 John 4:8, John hn 4:8, 1 John 4:16, John hn 4:16, John 14:6, Isaiah 64:2-7, Isaiah 63:19
Seasons
Advent
Topics
Advent, Forgiveness, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Law, Life, Love, Penance, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sin