In this Sunday’s homily, Fr. Chas uses the analogy of the game of football, American football that is, to express how we are to prepare the way of the Lord in this Advent season.
Just as the offensive line in football blocks the defense to clear the way for their teammate to run with the football, we are to block distractions, the evil one, and his demons in our own lives. Jesus Christ is our “running back” and to score, for him, is to win the heart of each and every one of us here on Earth.
With St. John the Baptist as our “coach,” let us take his words to heart as we “prepare the way of the Lord” this Advent and always.