CMMB Weekly Reflection CMMB

We join you in reflection on this first Sunday of Advent, a season in our faith that invites us to prepare for the birth of Jesus. And our Gospel today encourages us to consider a very fitting theme—preparedness. Read more: https://cmmb.org/a-new-faithful-season-begins/

Today’s reflection follows the Thanksgiving holiday for many in the United States. It’s fitting in the sense that, in recognizing this day, we joined family and friends in thanks for all that we cherish—and we shared thanks with others.

Our Gospel today encourages us to consider what really matters. Read more: cmmb.org/a-reminder-for-the-season-ahead

In many ways, the themes in today’s Gospel are complimentary to last week’s reading. Once again, Jesus speaks to us in parable. He speaks not only of preparedness, but of intention, awareness, and use of the unique gifts we all possess. Read more: https://cmmb.org/using-our-gifts-with-intention/

In today’s Gospel, Jesus returns to his use of parables to guide his disciples. In the story, he urges his disciples to value preparation. Read more: https://cmmb.org/value-in-preparation/

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reflects on what makes a strong leader—and what does not. Read more: https://cmmb.org/the-virtues-of-a-leader/

“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” This is the question that begins today’s Gospel. Posed to Jesus in the hopes of tricking him, Jesus is not fooled. In fact, his response is a call that we hold close to our hearts at CMMB—especially today when the world faces so much turmoil and tragedy. Read more:https://cmmb.org/a-call-for-peace/