Bible verse The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people (Luke 2:10) REFLECTION- A Christmas Meditation Write down some verses which strike you from this meditation. ACTIVITY This activity can be part of your quiet time but you can also encourage your family and friends to join you… Read more »
BIBLE VERSE The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.’ (Luke 2:1-10) ACTIVITY In your spiritual journal, write as many answers as you can to this question: Why did Jesus become human like me? PRAYER Place Baby Jesus in the crib in your home and thank Jesus for becoming human so He can understand your struggles, sickness temptations and worries… Read more »
BIBLE VERSE: And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.’ (Luke 2:12) ACTIVITY Imagine you are joining the shepherds in their search for baby Jesus and write about what you did, heard and said in your spiritual journal. PRAYER Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you how to pray. Read more »
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BIBLE VERSE When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leapt in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 1:41) REFLECTION: Finding God within us
ACTIVITY When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, she stayed to help her. Find the joy of God within you by serving and helping others today. PRAYER Pray for all the mothers and babies in the world so God will protect them… Read more »
BIBLE READING: The Lord your God is with you. Zeph3,17 REFLECTION – The gift of God’s good news
ACTIVITY Design some Christmas cards for your family and friends and inside each card write about the true meaning of Christmas and what message God wants to give that person. PRAYER Pray for those who are lonely or sick, as well as for those who have not yet discovered the true meaning of Christmas… Read more »
Read more »BIBLE VERSE: for to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Is.9:6 REFLECTION – God is with me in prayer ACTIVITY In your spiritual journal, write a letter to God about your dreams, wishes, fears and worries. PRAYER Thank God for His love and care for you…
Read more »Fourth Sunday of Advent REFLECTION Love is the significance of the fourth Sunday of Advent. Love is an action not something one feels. We can share this love with others like God when He sent Jesus among us. We can share our love even with people we don’t know, with everyone. ACTIVITY Light the white candle. Draw a heart and put the heart next to Baby Jesus’ manger…
BIBLE VERSE: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25: 31-40
REFLECTION – What is it like to be a migrant or refugee? ACTIVITY Do you ever meet migrants or refugees in your neighbourhood, at school or during extra-curricular activities? Stand up for them if they are lonely, ridiculed, bullied, left out or confused… Read more »
BIBLE VERSE: O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Ps 104:24 REFLECTION: the beauty of animals
ACTIVITY Visit a zoo or preferably a nature reserve such as Għadira or Simar Nature Reserve and enjoy the beauty of God’s creatures. PRAYER Pray for those animals that are endangered because of negative human activity Read more »
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Read more »BIBLE VERSE:The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them. Ps 89:11 REFLECTION: Protecting Mother Nature ACTIVITY Plant an organic vegetable pot or patch in your garden, yard or school. PRAYER Praise and thank God for the trees, flowers, countryside, fields and the beauty of nature and ask Him to help you protect them…
