advent

Reflection Date: December 6, 2023
How can one patiently wait if the holiday rush is all around us?

In his dreams, St. Joseph sees “the angel of the Lord” – the Old Testament designation of God in communication with human beings. He thus receives God’s Word and executes it, being “a righteous man.”

Alejandro Limonco, a member of the Mother of Life Lay Association and the speaker at the recollection said "indeed, former employees reap the benefits of their labours—working and growing with their faith while employed by the institution."

Today is the first Sunday in Advent, a new beginning of liturgical year. The season of Advent proceeds the season of Christmas which is the coming of Jesus. Thus the spirit of Advent is about preparation, hope and penance. As the ears of a musician is sensitive to good music, let us develop the habit of being sensitive to the voice of God, to the signs of His presence.

"The advent season draws believers to Bethlehem to see the incarnate Divine Babe and then to Jerusalem, the City of Peace and source of peace for the entire world," Fr. Rayan SVD

Reflection Date: December 7, 2021
Gospel speaks of the shepherd leaving ninety-nine sheep in order to look for the one that is lost.

Reflection Date: December 6, 2021
In the time of Messiah, the fearful and weak are strengthened.

Reflection Date: December 5, 2021
John was inviting the Chosen people to be purified of the unholy elements in their lives.

Proclaiming must always come first, even if we feel as though there is nothing to rejoice about. But if you can commit yourself to the proclamation of the greatness of God, you will suddenly find that you have discovered the deepest cause of joy in life: God Himself.

Spend time with the Scriptures this week. Savor the story. Think about the amazing reality that we are about to celebrate.

Reflect, today, upon your calling to imitate these virtues of St. John the Baptist. Do you see your duty in life as one that is singularly focused upon putting your eyes on Christ and pointing others to Him?

On December 1, we pray for all of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

This Season of Advent, the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences provided a guide for daily, healthy, and reflective living as everyone prepares for Christmas. The Advent Eco Calendar is based on Pope Francis encyclical on the environment, Laudato si'.

Reflect, today, upon the fact that God is speaking within the depths of your soul each and every day.