Do not love the world or the things of the world, for the world and its enticement are passing away. (1 Jn 2:12-17)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/123023.cfm
It’s amazing how perceptive the liturgy is during this Christmas Season. As we come to the end of the civil year, the liturgy gives us these “friendly” reminders that come gift-wrapped with a bow!