When I’m on stage, I’m trying to do one thing: bring people joy. Just like church does. People don’t go to church to find trouble, they go there to lose it. — James Brown

What’s being read at Mass... During Advent this year, we’re hearing readings from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. One of our favorites! Isaiah says, "Prepare the way of the Lord." The phrase is repeated in Mark's gospel. So, what are Isaiah and Mark trying to say to us today? Get ready. Someone is coming who is going to turn things upside down. Isaiah says, "The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me ... God has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners." Jesus is coming to make a way for those with no way and he still needs our help today.