The First Sunday of Advent: The Three Comings of Christ & Preparing Our Souls for Christ’s Coming

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As the Church begins a new liturgical year, this powerful Advent sermon reflects deeply on the three comings of Christ, the importance of sanctifying grace, and the true purpose of the Advent season. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the writings of St. Bernard and St. Ignatius of Loyola, this reflection calls us to conversion, penance, vigilance, and hope as we prepare for the coming of Christ—past, present, and future. Advent invites us to remember Christ’s first coming in humility in Bethlehem, to welcome His coming now through grace in our souls, and to prepare for His final coming in glory to judge the living and the dead. This sermon explores why Christ came in the flesh, how He enters our souls today, and the eternal consequences of rejecting or receiving Him. You’ll hear a profound explanation of sanctifying grace, the tragedy of sin, the meaning of liturgical colors, and why the Sacrament of Penance is essential during Advent. The message also emphasizes the spiritual battle against venial sin and the call to daily growth in holiness. This is a timely and sobering meditation on the Last Judgment, the division of souls, and the hope held by those who remain faithful. As Advent begins, we are urged to pray, do penance, and prepare our hearts so that Christ may find us ready when He comes again in power and majesty. 00:00 – Introduction: The First Day of Advent & the Church Year 00:19 – Meaning of “Advent” & the Three Comings of Christ 00:50 – Christ’s Coming in the Flesh 2,000 Years Ago 01:19 – Christ’s Humility & Rejection at His Birth 01:58 – Why the Incarnation Allows Christ to Come to Us Today 02:32 – Christ Dwelling in the Soul Through Sanctifying Grace 03:00 – Baptism & Becoming Friends of God 03:28 – The Tragedy of Sin and Eternal Consequences 03:53 – Sanctifying Grace: The Treasure of Eternal Life 04:09 – Advent Liturgical Colors Explained 05:15 – Gospel of the First Sunday of Advent: The End of the World 06:00 – Comparing Matthew & Luke's Accounts of the End Times 06:46 – Christ’s Second Coming in Power and Glory 07:03 – The Good Thief, the Bad Thief, and the Judgment of Souls 07:41 – Terror for the Nations & Hope for the Faithful 08:07 – The Inescapable Justice of God 08:22 – St. Paul on the Judgment Seat of Christ 08:47 – Advent as a Time of Preparation and Penance 09:01 – Uniting Ourselves with the Faithful of the Old Testament 09:39 – The Purpose of Penance During Advent 10:03 – Institution of the Sacrament of Penance 10:26 – Frequent Confession Encouraged by the Popes 11:06 – Confessing Venial Sin & Growing in Grace 12:09 – The Spiritual Danger of Neglecting Venial Sins 12:17 – St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Meditation on the Cross 13:00 – Declaring War on a Particular Sin 13:37 – Daily Examination & Spiritual Progress 14:02 – Praying for Ourselves and the World 14:36 – Christ’s Humble Birth vs. His Glorious Return 15:03 – Final Exhortation: Be Found on His Right Hand 15:20 – Closing Blessing Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest's departed soul. 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #Advent #CatholicSermon #FirstSundayOfAdvent #CatholicTeaching #SanctifyingGrace #Confession #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicHomily #JesusChrist #ThreeComingsOfChrist #EndTimes #LastJudgment #LiturgicalYear #PrepareTheWay #ChristianFaith

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• Christmas
• Jesus Christ