Joy is on the Way: Advent With Pope Francis - Second Week of Advent (2016)
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December 4 "Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." --Matthew 3:3 Advent thought for today: This week look for people, places and situations that long for God’s presence. In the here and now, your own acts of love, compassion and justice help prepare for Christ’s coming. |
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December 5 "Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not. Here is your God!… He comes to save you." --Isaiah 35:4 Advent thought for today: Be a model of forgiveness showing how God waits with open arms to embrace those who have failed. |
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December 6 "In the desert prepare the way of the Lord." --Isaiah 40:3 Advent thought for today: Don’t avoid the "deserts" you encounter in your everyday experience, for surely God is right there in the thick of things. |
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December 7 "I am the Lord your God who grasps your right hand." --Matthew 4:22 Advent thought for today: Imagine yourself walking through this day with God holding your hand. |
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December 8 "You have found favor with God." --Luke 1:30 Advent thought for today: Think of ways God has shown you his favor, and celebrate in giving him praise. |
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December 9 "I, the Lord your God, teach you what is for your good and lead you on the way you should go." --Isaiah 48:17 Advent thought for today: The Golden Rule is a prescription for peace: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
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December 10 "Like a fire, there appeared the prophet Elijah whose words were like a flaming furnace." --Sirach 48:1 Advent thought for today: Give extra consideration to words that arouse a sense of yearning in your heart. |
