Advent Readings: Sunday December 8, 2013
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12 Reflections: During Advent, the lectionary readings often focus on the nature of God’s kingdom and future events of restoration when Jesus returns to earth. These prophetic readings mingle with others that expressly invite us to respond now with repentance and readiness in light of our future hope of Christ’s …