REFLECTIONS   ADVENT REFLECTIONS 2005

I Owe You

 

First Sunday of Advent Nov. 27
"Why do you let us wander, O Lord, from your ways, and harden our hearts so we fear you not? Isaiah 63:17

Europe and World Youth Day

 

Monday of the First Week of Advent Nov. 28 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!” Psalm 122:6

He Makes Deserts Flourish

 

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent Nov. 29 ll "All things have been handed over to me by my Father.” Luke 10:22

The Gaze of Your Mother and God

 

Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Nov. 30 ”But not everyone has heeded the good news; for Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed what was heard from us?” Romans 10:16

LAW- Love Always Wins

  Thursday of the First Week of Advent Dec. 1
"A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in you." Isaiah 26:3

Arise, My Beloved

  Friday of the First Week of Advent Dec. 2
“They shall keep my name holy” Isaiah 29:23

Tell All He Is In the Middle of it All

  Saturday of the First Week of Advent Dec. 3
“Without cost you are to give.” Matthew 9:6

The Pearl of Great Price

 

Second Sunday of Advent Dec. 4 HHHHHHH dd “Go up to a high mountain” Isaiah 40:9

The Master's Plan

 

Monday of the Second Week of Advent Dec. 5 o - “A highway will be there, called the holy way; No one unclean shall pass over it, nor fools go astray on it.” Isaiah 35:8

Fasting From God

  Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent Dec. 6
“A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!” Isaiah
40:3

God Suffers With Us

  Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent Dec. 7 “Jesus said to the crowds, ‘Come to me,’” Matthew 11:28

Faithfulness, not Success

 
Thursday of the Second Week of Advent Dec. 8
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

"The Lord God called to Adam and asked him, ˜Where are you?" He answered, "I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself" . Genesis 3:10

Why Go To Church?

  Friday of the Second Week of Advent Dec. 9 jjjjj dd "Thus says the Lord" Isaiah 48:17

A.S.K.

  Saturday of the Second Week of Advent Dec. 10
"Rouse your power" Psalm 80:3

Save the Date

  Third Sunday of Advent Dec. 11
"The one who calls you is faithful" 1 Thessalonians 5:24

NEWS

  Monday of the Third Week of Advent Dec. 12
"The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth Luke 1:26

Respect Life

  Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Dec. 13
"Woe to the city, to her God she has not drawn near." Zephaniah 3:1-2
    Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent Dec. 14
"Blessed is the one who takes no offense at me." Luke 7:23
    Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Dec. 15
"You did not let me enemies rejoice over me" Psalm 30:4
    Friday of the Third Week of Advent Dec. 16
"John was a burning and shining lamp." John 5:35
    Saturday of the Third Week of Advent Dec. 17
"The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of Abraham." Matthew 1:1
    Fourth Sunday of Advent Dec. 18 sssssssssss www w “To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Romans 16:27
    Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Dec. 19
"The spirit of the Lord stirred him." Judges 13:25
    Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Dec. 20
"The Lord founded the earth and those who dwell on."
    Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Dec. 21
"Mary set out" Luke 1:39
    Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent Dec. 22
"He has lifted up the lowly." Luke 1:53
    Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent Dec. 23
"Elizabeth's neighbors and relatives had heard that the Lord had shown great mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her." Luke 1:58
    Christmas Eve Dec. 24
"The Lord also reveals to you that he will establish a house for you." 2 Samuel 7:11
    Christmas Day Dec. 25
The angel said to the shepherds, "For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord." Luke 2:11