Joy is on the Way: Advent With Pope Francis - Third Week of Advent (2016)
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December 11 "The blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them." --Matthew 11:5 Advent thought for today: This week pray for the courage to make a difference in the lives of people around you who are in need. |
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December 12 "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." --Luke 1:38 Advent thought for today: You, too, have been uniquely chosen by God. Recognize your gifts and be open to what he asks of you. |
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December 13 "I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly. They shall do no wrong and speak no lies." --Zephaniah 3:12-13 Advent thought for today: Living according to the Gospel is counter-cultural. Hold fast to what you know is loving and good. |
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December 14 "There is no just and saving God but me. Turn to me and be safe… for I am God; there is no other." --Isaiah 45:21-22 Advent thought for today: Jesus reveals God. Observe God, and remember he made you in his image, not the other way around. |
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December 15 "What did you go out to the desert to see — a reed swayed by the wind?" --Luke 7:24 Advent thought for today: Take a hard look at the person of Jesus, then ask him to fill your empty places with his life. |
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December 16 "These works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me." --John 5:36 Advent thought for today: In matters of faith, walking the walk speaks louder than talking the talk. |
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December 17 "The sons of your father shall bow down to you." --Genesis 49:8 Advent thought for today: Strive to be worthy – and humble – in your role as an adopted child of a just and loving God. |