December 17, 2017, 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year B)
Theme: “Pure Witness”
Homily by Abp. Ricardo Alcaraz

“Know who you are that you might witness effectively for Him.”

Isaiah 61:1-4; 10-11
– God teaches us to heal, to anoint, to proclaim God’s Kingdom to others.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
– Because the presence of the Living God is with us by the power of the Holy Spirit, We can truly rejoice because He is in control.

Psalm 126:1-6

John 1:6-8; 19-28

1.(v.6-8) We are to become true witnesses of the true light => Jesus.

2.(v.19-28) You are not just a child of God, but a son of God. You work together with the Father in accomplishing things for His Kingdom.