hour / season

In the Letter to the Romans 13:11 (NABRE), Paul urges that now is the hour to be awake and alert in preparation for the coming of the Lord. This passage is meant to convey considerable urgency and to persuade readers to remain constantly prepared for the return of Christ, an event that is growing ever nearer.

The Greek word here used to indicate the “hour”, ὥρα (hora), does literally mean hour as in a time of the day, but it also more broadly refers to a particular season or to a particular point in time. Within the context of the First Sunday of Advent, this is an especially appropriate concept as we enter the liturgical season of the Church year in which we prepare for the Lord’s return. Are you ready to meet Jesus when he comes again?

related topics: Ordinary Time; times & seasons

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