Br Samuel Burke, O.P., offers us a reflection for this Second Sunday of Advent.
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Comments
Particularly caught by:
"Necessary but not Sufficient"
So many times I swell up at a good deed or thought.
The words above capture the need for humility, for the continual search for true love of god, love of others and love of self.
May the anticipation of Advent be full of discoveries for you.
Thanks,
Gene