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“If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you. Especially anticipate the needs of those who are ashamed to beg. To make them ask for alms is to make them buy it.”
St. Thomas of Villanova
Thursday, December 26,2024
Matthew 10:17-22
St. Stephen
For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father.
Today, we celebrate and remember St. Stephen, a martyr in the early church. He was stoned to death. He was the first disciple to shed his blood for his witness to Christ. This day can remind us that there is still suffering in our world today. We need to realize that Jesus Christ was born yesterday, and the celebration continues in our lives.
Father in Heaven, we thank you for your disciple, Stephen, and for the witness he gave us for you, which actually cost him his life. Let us remember that following you is not always easy, but it is a reality for us. Thank you for your gifts as we continue to celebrate the birth of our Lord.
Wednesday, December 25,2024
Luke 2:1-14
The Nativity of the Lord – Midnight Readings
Today a Savior has been born for you.
Today, we remember that Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem to be enrolled in the census. When they arrived, there was no room in the inn. The innkeeper offered Mary and Joseph a manager for the night. Jesus was born in the messiness of our world in a stable. He was not born in a hospital but out in the open among the animals. Most kings would be born in a hospital, not out in the open with the animals. Jesus’ birth was simple.
Lord God, thanks for giving us a Savior today! We praise, worship, and give you the glory and honor that is due to our King, Our Messiah, Lord of Lords. We are humbled and grateful that you sent your only begotten Son into this world to save us and have eternal life.
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, December 24,2024
Luke 1:62-79
The daybreak from on high has visited us.
Our readings speak of God’s tender compassion. We need to listen to our hearts, and it is a special type of listening to hear God’s tenderness. Open our ears to hear God’s compassion this Christmas.
Father in Heaven, give us the gift of listening to your voice. Help us see your tender compassion for each and every one of us. Thank you for allowing us to be on this journey with you during Advent. Let us see with your eyes as our Advent journey comes to an end today. Hopefully, we have prepared, anticipated, waited, and longed for you to be born once again.
There is a place in the center of the Advent wreath to place the Christ Candle, which is white, symbolizing the life of Christ.
Today marks the beginning of our Christmas Season, which runs until after we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Let us remember the birth of our Savior and enjoy this season as we celebrate his birth. It is also a time to bless our manger in our churches or homes. The manger is a reminder that Jesus Christ was born in a manger, not in a hospital but with the animals around him. He was born in the messiness of our human life. Not in a place where we think a King would be born.
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