Joy is on the Way: Advent With Pope Francis - Fourth Week of Advent (2016)
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December 18 "They shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us." --Matthew 1:23 Advent thought for today: God is indeed with us. This week, be joyful and prayerful, celebrating that his saving acts are for you. |
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December 19 "So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others." --Luke 1:25 Advent thought for today: We do our greatest work when we are most humble and trusting in God. |
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December 20 "You will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." --Luke 1:31 Advent thought for today: Meditate on the words "birth of a savior" and focus on Jesus in your life today. |
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December 21 "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with gladness and renew you in his love." --Zephaniah 3:14,17 Advent thought for today: God has chosen you to share in his life! So close to Christmas, don’t get distracted from that fact. |
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December 22 "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord… The Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his name." --Luke 1:46, 49 Advent thought for today: See the greatness of God, and give thanks for the blessings he’s placed in your life. |
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December 23 "Your ways, O Lord, make known to me…Guide me in your truth and teach me." --Psalm 25:4-5 Advent thought for today: Be intentional in learning Jesus’ ways, and faithfully follow as his disciple. |
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December 24 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come to his people and set them free." --Luke 1:68 Advent thought for today: Rest and rejoice in the Peace of Christ. |