The Gifts of Advent Day 18: You Have Gifts to Offer
Diane M. Houdek
December 15, 2021
The more we recognize our abundance, the more we want everyone to have that experience of grace and giftedness.
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Listen For Angels
Melanie Rigney
December 15, 2021
Joseph’s love for Mary and Jesus began in his obedience to God. When angels told him to take Mary into his home, flee Bethlehem for Egypt, and then leave for Nazareth, Joseph did so without questioning.
Faith and Family for December 19: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 15, 2021
As we near the end of Advent, in this week’s Gospel, we hear the story of Mary–very pregnant with Jesus–visiting her cousin Elizabeth, who is also with child.
Day Eighteen: A Catholic Family Advent
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 15, 2021
Scripture
Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them.”
— Luke 7:22
Reflection
Blessed Mary Frances Schervier
Franciscan Media
December 15
Blessed Mary Frances Schervier founded the Sisters of the Poor of Saint Francis, devoted to caring for the poor of this world. To this day they run hospitals and homes for the aged in the United States and around the world. Blessed Mary Frances died in 1876.
Sunday Soundbite for December 19, 2021
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 15, 2021
God’s promise to shepherd his flock spans both the old and the new covenants. The birth of the shepherd-Messiah from the line of David will fulfill ancient promises and usher in an age of peace.
Sharing the Word for December 15, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
December 15, 2021
Today’s psalm refrain has become the theme song for the liturgical season of Advent. In it we acknowledge God’s plans for us and pray for the coming of the Savior.
The Mystery of Human Desire
Ilia Delio, OSF
December 14, 2021
The mystery of being human lies in the mystery of desire, which shapes our lives and can change us.
The Gifts of Advent Day 17: Don’t Let Regret Hold You Back
Diane M. Houdek
December 14, 2021
If you don’t already have a gratitude journal, now might be the time to begin one. It doesn’t need to be fancy. A plain spiral notebook will do, or even a sheet of paper.
Patience and Grace
Christopher Heffron
December 14, 2021
Advent is a time to wait in hope for the birth of Jesus. It requires patience on our part—and therein lies the struggle for many. God loves you in spite of it.