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Saturday of the Third Week of Advent

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Saturday of the Third Week of Advent

December 17, 2022

WHAT MAKES YOU REAL?

The miracle of God made flesh on earth can feel a bit far-fetched, too amazing to be true. The love and legacy of Jesus' family reveal his real-ness. 

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Friday of the Third Week of Advent

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Friday of the Third Week of Advent

December 16, 2022

PROPHETS - YOU AND ME?

Help me live prophetically in a way that reflects that all are welcome in your family.

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Thursday of the Third Week of Advent

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Thursday of the Third Week of Advent

December 15, 2022

GOD’S PROMISES OF JOY

In the midst of doubts and questions, let us ask for the grace to trust that God's promise of joy will be fulfilled for us, even if that joy is beyond our present imagining.

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Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

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Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

December 14, 2022

DETACHMENT AND RECEPTIVITY

Whatever our particulars, let us strive to acknowledge our need, detach, and surrender to the Lord.

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Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

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Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

December 13, 2022

WORTH THE WORK

Jesus is inviting everyone to do the work with him, and it happens in the most unexpected places—even us.

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12, 2022

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Mary's yes to having Jesus as her son & letting him go to the cross teaches us that a relationship with God is charged with both grace & challenge.

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Third Sunday of Advent

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Third Sunday of Advent

December 11, 2022

A PREGNANT PAUSE

Amidst the flurry of tinsel and sprinkles and holiday cheer, it is a moment to ground ourselves in the joy of waiting.

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Saturday of the Second Week of Advent

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Saturday of the Second Week of Advent

December 10, 2022

COME, LORD JESUS

Advent is a time to help deepen my longing for Jesus and justice, and recognize areas in my heart that need transformation.

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Friday of the Second Week of Advent

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Friday of the Second Week of Advent

December 9, 2022

AN INVITATION TO DANCE WITH CHRIST

Have I taken time out of my busy holiday preparations to make time for God lately?

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

December 8, 2022

YOU HAVE FOUND FAVOR WITH GOD…

I often trust myself and my own emotions over the truth of God’s love for me.

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Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

December 7, 2022

HOW TO FIND TRUE REST

We have worth because our Creator made us, because we simply exist.

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Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent

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Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent

December 6, 2022

GOD IS NEAR

God knew all along that I would drift from my chosen path, but this did not stop Him from making sure I was surrounded by His love.

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Monday of the Second Week of Advent

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Monday of the Second Week of Advent

December 5, 2022

THE POWER AND PEACE OF FAITH

Where have you felt the hand of God guiding you perhaps in moments of unrest or despair?

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Second Sunday of Advent

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Second Sunday of Advent

December 4, 2022

PREPARE THE WAY

By mending our ways and redirecting our lives toward God, we become more present and active witnesses of hope with and for others.

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Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest

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Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest

December 3, 2022

BLESSED ARE ALL WHO WAIT FOR THE LORD

Never in my wildest dreams, could I imagine that a sinner like me would be worthy of a miracle.

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Friday of the First Week of Advent

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Friday of the First Week of Advent

December 2, 2022

NOW AND LATER

The time of waiting is the preparation for the future. It is in that space where real life takes place.

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Thursday of the First Week of Advent

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Thursday of the First Week of Advent

December 1, 2022

DOING WITH GOD

This action of doing with God constantly teaches me how to rely on God’s graces rather than allowing my weaknesses to become my crutch.

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Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle

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Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle

November 30, 2022

IMMEDIATE MOMENTS

Perhaps they felt a calling so strong within them when Jesus came by, that they could not say no.

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Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

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Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

November 29, 2022

LOVE ALLOWS US TO SEE

May we not be blind to the love of God, but may we see who Christ is, and how he desires to love us fully.

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Monday of the First Week of Advent

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Monday of the First Week of Advent

November 28, 2022

PICTURE PERFECT

I ask for forgiveness and then continue to view myself as a sinner.

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