The Second Sunday of Advent

On the Second Sunday in Advent we draw near to our Lord. He sits on the Mount of Olives, teaching His disciples about the signs of the end of the world, answering their heartfelt questions about it. Our hearts are (1) awakened to see the terrible events that will befall us and (2) comforted to hear what our Lord says to us. "Lord," we pray on this Sunday, "awaken our hearts to be ready for your coming and return." Amen.