恭讀聖路加福音 21:25-28,34-36

那時候,耶穌對門徒們說:「日月星辰將有異兆出現;在地上,萬國要因海洋波濤怒號,而驚惶失措。眾人要因等待即將臨於天下的事,而恐懼昏倒,因為諸天萬象將要動搖。那時,他們要看見人子,帶著威能及莫大光榮,乘雲降來。
「這些事開始發生時,你們應當挺起身,抬起頭,因為你們的救援近了。
「你們應當謹慎,免得你們的心,為宴飲沉醉,及為人生的牽掛所拖累,那意想不到的日子,就臨於你們;因為,那日子有如羅網,要臨於全地面的一切居民。所以,你們應當時時醒寤祈禱,為使你們能逃脫即將發生的這一切事,並能立於人子之前。」

—上主的話。。

(1st Sunday of Advent)

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 21:25-28,34-36

25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
34 “But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare; 35 for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth. 36 But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man.”

—The Gospel of the Lord.

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