· Mark 13:33–37
The Gospel opens Advent with a call to watch. This is not an invitation to scan the future in fear. It is a call to live the present with faithful attention. Christ may meet us in worship, responsibility, interruption or another person’s need. Choose a modest practice that can wake your heart each day, then return to it gently when you forget. Readiness grows through repeated love, not panic.
A question to sit with
Where might Christ be asking for my attention today?
One small step
Choose a daily cue and pause there for one minute of prayer throughout the first week of Advent.
Pray
Come, Lord Jesus. Wake my heart to Your presence and make my waiting hopeful, faithful and ready to love. Amen.
Original reflection and prayer. The Scripture reference is chosen for personal reflection and is not necessarily the day’s Mass reading.