We begin a new liturgical calendar with the season of Advent. From the Latin “ad-venire” or “to come” is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. It is an opportune time to direct our hearts and minds to the coming of Christ.

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Going through the readings this weekend, it is tempting to get stuck in the prediction of calamities, divisions and persecutions. But really, what Jesus wants us to focus on is what he says in the end: “By your perseverance, you will secure your lives.” Jesus’ purpose is to invite us to persevere in faith.

The hope of our resurrection and eternal life with God gives us lasting peace and joy amidst the tensions and pains of our daily lives. But it should also inspire us to honor our bodies (and the bodies of those whom we come in contact), keeping them holy and pure, for they will also be resurrected on the last day