Homilies | Father Nathan

St Gabriel Catholic Church | Pompano Beach
God Bless You All

Father Nathan Homily |

December 12, 2021

Gaudete Sunday – Third Sunday in Advent

“I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire…”

Lk 3:10-18

Today’s Readings

First ReadingZep 3:14-18a

Responsorial PsalmIs 12:2-3, 4, 5-6

Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.

Second ReadingPhil 4:4-7

Gospel ReadingLk 3:10-18

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