Advent: Day 10

Each Advent, I commit to reading the daily lectionary, the Bible readings that prepare our hearts for thecelebration of Christ’s coming. This year, I’m writing a brief reflection on these readings each weekday. It’s Advent, day ten.

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Readings: Isaiah 5:13-17, 24-25; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; Luke 21:29-38

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