SCRIPTURE
- James 1:2-4

"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

REFLECTION
- Javier

MUSIC
- "Creator of The Stars of Night" by Jim Keefe

- "Imagining" by Brian Crain

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Embrace - Make someone’s day by giving them a hug—telling them they’re special to you (for no reason at all)

NOTES
- Click HERE for Fr. Jason's blog about the O Antiphons

SCRIPTURE
- Psalm 122:1-2

"I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’ And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.”

REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen

MUSIC
- "On Jordan's Bank" from The Hymn Channel

- "Gather Us In" by Marty Haugen

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Share - Gather stuff from your closet(s) that are never worn and share them with those in need by dropping them off at the Society of SVDP Thrift Shop or Goodwill.

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE to go to video where Fr. Ron breaks open the scripture for us this 3rd Week of Advent

SCRIPTURE
- Romans 14:17-19

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit; whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others. Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.”

REFLECTION
- Justin

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Invite - Reach out to someone and invite them to something good — to pray, to worship, or simply to share a meal. Faith grows stronger when it’s shared.

MUSIC
- "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys

- "Let Us Break Break Together" by Music-Themes Group

- "My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Isaiah 55:12

"Yes, in joy you shall go forth, in peace you shall be brought home; Mountains and hills shall break out in song before you, all trees of the field shall clap their hands.”

REFLECTION
- Cheryl

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Hope - When negativity tempts you, name one blessing instead. Hope is not denial of hardship; it’s the courage to see grace hidden within it.

MUSIC
- Lo How a Rose Er Blooming by Narada Christmas

- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Narada Christmas

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Proverbs 3:1-2

"My son, do not forget my teaching, take to heart my commands; For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you.”

REFLECTION
- Fr. Carl

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Pray - Pause in the middle of your day to say, “Thank You, Lord.” Gratitude turns ordinary moments into prayer. Download our GOD MOMENTS app to help.

MUSIC
- "O Come Divine Messiah" by Greg Capozzi

- "Whatsoever You Do" by C. Venus

NOTES

SCRIPTURE
- John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”

REFLECTION
- Sarah

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Offer - Offer a gift today — not just material, but personal: a listening ear, a few minutes of your time, or a gesture of compassion. Giving expands the soul.

MUSIC
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NOTES
-Click here to read "Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Americas" on the TGM blog.

PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- Luke 1: 28-30

"And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.’”

REFLECTION
- Gary

ADVENT WORD OF THE DAY
- Forgive - Bring to mind someone who has hurt you. Even if your heart isn’t ready, say quietly, “Lord, I release them to Your mercy.” Forgiveness begins with willingness.

MUSIC
- "People Look East" by by Nichlas Schaal

- "Immaculate Mary" by The O'Neill Brothers Group

NOTES
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PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.