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Joseph’s Prophetic Dreams

Natalie Ryan December 19, 2023

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and she gives her fiat to begin her journey as the Mother of God. An angel also appeared to Joseph in his dreams, which gave him direction and a mission to begin his journey as Jesus’ earthly father.

The Gift Within

Stephen Copeland December 18, 2023

No one can truly fathom Mary’s plight when she was handpicked to become the instrument of the Incarnation.

Magnifying God

Bruce Epperly December 17, 2023

In response to John the Baptist’s prenatal greeting, Mary of Nazareth gives glory to God. She exclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

For Those Who Are Alone

Clifford Hennings, OFM December 16, 2023

“Woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help” (Ecclesiastes 4:10). The elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable.

Pregnant Pause

Natalie Ryan December 15, 2023

Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit and became pregnant with the Messiah. When a woman becomes pregnant, rest is vital for her body.

One Flickering Flame

Maureen O'Brien December 14, 2023

We are given the gift of having St. Francis’ guidance: “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”

Shepherd’s Call

Stephen Copeland December 13, 2023

In Luke 2:8, we are offered a glimpse into the lifestyle of shepherds at the time of Jesus’ birth: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”