1st Sunday of Advent Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 As we begin a new liturgical year this Sunday, we shift our focus in the gospels from Matthew to Mark. The major themes may seem repetitive as they echo those of November: turmoil, the gathering of the elect, uncertainty, and watchfulness …
