God gives us supernatural joy with hope in his promises. There is a certain paradox for those “blessed” by the Lord. Mary was given the “blessedness” of being the mother of the Son of God. That blessedness also would become … Continue reading Sunday Meditation The Fourth Sunday Of Advent Calls Us To Find Love
The Church’s liturgy begins today to make a shift: the first part of Advent is far more eschatological, focusing on Jesus’ Second Coming and our need, here and now, to prepare for it. In the last nine days of Advent, … Continue reading Advent Novena To Prepare For Christmas
This is the third Sunday of Advent. All the scripture readings and theological teachers point to this week as a moment in which we pause and we really think about the true meaning of joy. Of course joy sounds simple … Continue reading Third Week Of Advent Calls us To Bring Joy To The World
The third Sunday of Advent calls us to joy. The word joy appears over and over again in the Scriptures. For instance, the Psalms are filled with references to joy. The psalmists write, “Weeping may tarry for the night, but … Continue reading Sunday Meditation The Third Sunday Of Advent Calls Us To Find Joy
The Lord knows our struggles, weaknesses, and shortcomings. And he assures us that we do not need to carry our burdens alone nor struggle without his help. He is always very present and ready to give us whatever strength, guidance, … Continue reading Sunday Meditation The Second Sunday Of Advent The Lord Is Listening
Happy First Monday of Advent. Do you know the joy of the Lord? The scriptures tell us that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Why does Jesus tell his disciples to not take joy in their … Continue reading Monday Morning Meditation: First Monday of Advent ; Find Joy
Many churches in the East and West, since the early first centuries of the Christian era, have marked special seasons to celebrate the central truths of the Christian faith. The Advent season which precedes Christmas and Epiphany reminds us that … Continue reading Sunday Meditation: The First Sunday Of Advent Reminds Us We Are Pilgrims
The third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete Sunday is further marked by a new Invitatory, the Church no longer inviting the faithful to adore merely “The Lord who is to come”, but calling upon them to worship and … Continue reading Third Sunday of Advent Calls Out Joy
The second Sunday of Advent calls us to love. What do the scriptures regarding “Christian love” really mean? Is it a warm fuzzy feeling? I don’t have a warm fuzzy feeling for everyone I meet, Christian or otherwise — does … Continue reading Second Week Of Advent Calls us To Love