The Roman Catholic Lectionary for the Second Sunday in Advent carries a theme of preparation for significant change. The passage from Deutro-Isaiah is addressed to exiles returning to Jerusalem from Babylon. The path of return to home is through unexpected geography where God leads and gathers His scattered flock. Carol Zuegner reflects on how journeys along winding roads can help us prepare for what’s ahead. The second letter of Peter deals with transformation of a society which is drifting away from focus on righteousness and justice and in denial about the return of Jesus. The Gospel from Mark begins with a description of John the Baptist and his ministry which is a prelude to the mission of Jesus. Exegesis at Our Lady of Wisdom Church explores a book by prominent Spanish scripture scholar Luis Alonso-Schokel which begins by noticing 5 similar texts from the New Testament all dealing with St. John the Baptist. The article summarizes the role of John to prepare Israel the Bride for her nuptial with Christ her bridegroom. Travis Meier explains "the way" in the Gospel of Mark is attached to title Lord. He identifies counter imperial claims by Mark who is associating the life and ministry of Jesus with a new way of life counter to the way of the empire. Our experience of meditation on a long road trip and the story we have of living in an intimate personal relationship with spouse or friend is to be the essence of the change we hope will be evident in our lives and in the restoration of mercy, forgiveness, love and compassion to our society.
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