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Jacob called his sons, and said: “Gather around, that I may tell you what will happen to you in days to come. Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your father.
—Genesis 49:1–2
Reflection
Blessed Pope Urban V was a simple man who never wanted to be pope. He was quite content to remain in his Benedictine monastery. But when called to serve the Church, Blessed Urban did so with great devotion and wisdom.
Perhaps one of the most difficult times we have at Christmas is when we’re facing the loss of someone we have dearly loved.
Being grateful makes us more aware of the people around us, those who have helped us but also those who need our help.
The late Congressman John Lewis counseled, “Make good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.” What one way can you make “good trouble” to bring healing to your world?
I am always happy to have my friends, family, and children’s friends gathered around—a busy home is a happy home. Sometimes, though, we get too busy and forget to invite those we care about into our lives—and our homes.
Blessed Anthony Grassi had a deep devotion to Our Lady of Loreto from his childhood. He joined the Oratorian Fathers at 17, and was known as a very good student. Struck by lightning at age 29, Anthony was paralyzed for a few days before recovering, and becoming somewhat a changed man.
There are times when we don’t know what to do. God doesn’t generally send us an angel to lead us, but he always finds a way to point us in the right direction.
Are you ready to welcome the glimmer of new beginnings?
The prophets remind us that we are called to live our lives in such a way that the nations will find their way to God through us.
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