#MyMassTakeaway: The Sins I See in Others

Today’s the Second Sunday of Advent.

Find the Mass Readings here: Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2017

My takeaway:

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#MyMasstakeaway – The sins I see in others. . I'm feeling pretty crabby today. I started the morning off in a bad mood, and I directed it towards others. . "Why are you so lazy? ….Stop shouting! ….Lose the attitude ….aNOTHer bathroom trip? Cant we just pay attention to the Mass?!" . I'm busy dissecting everyone else's sins, and turning a blind eye to my own. Projecting my own irritation with myself onto them. Nitpicking the things I'm angry at myself for. . But Jesus didn't come to point fingers. When He came, He said "Your sins are mine. I take them upon myself." . Here I am in my pride, saying "my sins are yours and you better change." I need to become more like Jesus. I need to turn a compassionate and merciful heart towards my neighbor. And I need to take responsibility for my own sins, my own bad mood. I need a big dose of humility. . The sins I see in others are really my own sins. Its time to make a change. And it starts with myself.

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Thoughts from my blogging friends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#MyMassTakeaway: clear a path for Christ Once a month, I volunteer to lead Liturgy of the Word for Children. I like to attend Mass before the Mass that has LOWC. This means Ben and I go to 8am Mass, go get breakfast, and come back for 10am. Today, Ben requested we listen to Bishop Barron's sermon while we ate. It was interesting to hear two different perspectives on the same readings. At our parish, Fr. Michael talked about how the Roman Empire would clear large roads in cities they had conquered. This enabled the armies to move easily through the empire to stop uprisings. We must clear our hearts to make way for peace (which is the meaning of the 2nd #Advent candle). Bishop Barron's sermon talked about clearing the way for God's grace and filling in valleys of spiritual indifference. Ultimately, we can't be passive as we wait for Christ. We must prepare the way in our hearts. #CSMI #BISsisterhood #CatholicsofInstagram #Sundayfunday

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This week we're bringing you two separate #MyMassTakeaway posts, joining with Sara at @tojesussincerely and super happy to use our @everysacredsunday Mass journals! #HowWeAdvent Here's Kristi's: This is from our parish Breakfast with St. Nicholas this morning, after Mass. Our priest, Fr. Eugene, is a gem. In his homily today, he pointed out the specific way Mark started his Gospel, ignoring the lineage and infancy of Christ. He pointed out that the opening sentence of the Gospel begins with the word "beginning." He said Jesus began the Gospel but it is up to us to finish it. Wow. How am I being a messenger for Christ, as St. John the Baptist was? Am I? We're the messengers our children see, true. But how am I evangelizing the community? How is my witness speaking to the ministry of Christ? How is yours?

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I decided to paint this Advent wreath a little at a time… Love is the theme for this week. Our priest's homily mentioned how the Gospel is clear that this is God's Son, the redeemer. He comes at Christmas and He'll come again. Are we ready for Him? Do we watch for Him? #mymasstakeaway

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With the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is like one day. . . 40 weeks of pregnancy Years of sleepless nights Difficult moments in our mothering that feel like they will last forever, until in the blink of an eye that kiddo is grown and flown. . . With a child one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is like one day. . . Scripture is so relevant to motherhood; I'm grateful for a God who understands. #mymasstakeaway #mysundaybest

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#MyMassTakeAway How are you preparing for the coming of the Lord? Are you running around stressed out? Or are you like the second reading for today recommends, "…without spot or blemish before him, at peace". As we prepare to celebrate Christmas in just two weeks, let us strive to maintain a prayerful, peaceful attitude.

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Patience. Advent is all about patience. We're called to be patient and have faith that in those times when we feel like God doesn't hear us or isn't answering or doing anything at all as we flounder through the years, He's there. He hears. And our waiting in faith will reap more than we can dream. ♡ #mymasstakeaway #mysundaybest #advent #howweadvent #catholic #catholicmom #catholicmotherhood #livingliturgically #catholiclife

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From today's first reading. Comfort. 💕 #mymasstakeaway #catholicwife #catholicwife #comfort #sunday

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This week we're bringing you two separate #MyMassTakeaway posts, joining with Sara at @tojesussincerely. #HowWeAdvent I'm happy we have @everysacredsunday Mass journals…because I definitely didn't make it to mass. The Scientist is really sick and I was needed at home to take care of him. #vocation #wife The only thing I can say, since I didn't attend Mass, is that when I was doing the readings I realized I'm definitely not ready for the coming of Christ. I need to humble myself just like St. John the Baptist. He didn't care what people were saying; he continued his mission being humbled and faithful to the Lord. Let's pray that we can all be like that, and if you'd be willing, please pray for my hubby's health.

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Could you use a little comfort tonight, friend? There is so much to do and so little time. This is my first year working in parish communications and this week I have FOUR bulletins to put together because of the way Christmas falls. Add to that a kid’s well check and Christmas concert and getting your lovely orders finished and shipped and there just aren’t enough hours in the day! • But then God hands me this from today’s readings. This passage from Isaiah has long been a favorite of mine. God wants to comfort me in my distress…and you in yours. It goes on to tell us to prepare the way for the Lord, to make a straight path. It reminds us that the Lord will make a way, will make all things right and just. • So instead of giving in to the growing anxiety in my mind, I’m taking a deep breath and choosing to trust that the Lord will make a way for all I need to get done be done – all for His glory. It’s going to take discipline and focus, and maybe a few long hours, but I find comfort when I bring it back to the basics. He will create a path of abundance where I see none. I rest in that assurance tonight and pray you will too. ❤️ • (Lettering from work I did for the Expectantly Waiting in Wonder – Advent journal from @themessagecatholic)

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Your turn:

I want to know your Mass Takeaway too! Comment with your thoughts on the readings, your pastor’s homily, or anything that struck you during your time at Mass.