QUOTE She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. (Matthew 1:21) REFLECTION Make room for Jesus – There is no room for Jesus in our hearts when we are rushing around, pushing to get more done and trying so hard to make people happy. Just like the Innkeeper whose Inn was too full for Jesus so also our schedules may not leave time, unhurried time, to appreciate and enjoy Jesus…
QUOTE Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2) REFLECTION Love is the significance of the fourth Sunday of Advent. Like Jesus who continuously shares his love with all of us, we too can share our love with everyone, even with people we do not know. ACTIVITY Take some time to think about young people your age who seem strange to you in your local village…
QUOTE I look around and no one is concerned for me, I have no place to run and no one cares for my life. Lord, I cry out to you for help, you are my refuge and all I need in life. (Psalm 142:4-5) REFLECTION Every student needs to feel like they are part of a group or connected to their peers at school. Sometimes, we struggle to connect to our peers and to develop friendships…
QUOTE If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of. (Bruce Lee) REFLECTION God gave us the gift of life. We ought to use it appropriately and productively. The sooner you realize the preciousness of life, the better. Remember that once you wasted your time, you won’t be able to take it back. It is gone forever. ACTIVITY Look at all the time you spent on social media, watching TV or playing online games for so many hours…
QUOTE Anyone who believes has eternal life. (John 6:47) REFLECTION Life Eternal – O Lord, infant Jesus, bring us to live eternal with You! Jesus, your nativity was not without purpose. Your purpose was to bring us to You. We pray that you will bring us to Life Eternal with you this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER Dear God, fill me with your grace and be with me through my life and for all eternity…
QUOTE The mind, unless it is pure and holy, cannot see God. (Seneca the Younger) REFLECTION Holiness – O Lord, infant Jesus, inspire us to do what is right and avoid any wrong doings. You, Lord, are holy but we are not. We pray that you will make us holy and keep us from temptation this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER O Holy Spirit, descend into my heart and enlighten me as I watch this video…
QUOTE Forgiveness is not weak. It takes courage to face and overcome powerful emotions. (Desmond Tutu) REFLECTION Forgiveness – O Lord, infant Jesus, move us to forgive others as you forgive us! Your Divine Mercy is unending! We pray for Your Divine Mercy on us and that we may participate in Your mercy by forgiving others this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER Dear God, please forgive me for saying and doing bad things…
QUOTE If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. (Mother Teresa) REFLECTION Peace – O Lord, infant Jesus, give us Your peace! You are the Prince of Peace, and the ultimate fulfilment of your incarnation brings us to you in heaven where peace will come to perfection. We pray for peace this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER Dear God, make me an instrument of peace and where there is despair, let me bring hope…
QUOTE Rejoice in the Lord always, Again I will say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4) REFLECTION The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. It is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful seek in times of darkness. ACTIVITY Plan how you can bring joy to others for example by smiling at them, giving them a compliment, helping someone out or being kind online…
QUOTE Let all that you do be done in love. (1 Corinthians 16:14) REFLECTION Love – O Lord, infant Jesus, inspire in us Your selfless love! You humbled yourself to become like us in all things but sin, and even humbled yourself to die on a cross. We pray that you help us to love as You love this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER Dear God, help me grow in the love with which you love me so I will be able to love others just like you do…
QUOTE Once you choose hope, anything is possible. (Christopher Reeve) REFLECTION Hope – O Lord, infant Jesus, bring us the Hope that saves! Your birth to the Virgin Mary brought Hope to the world that continues to sustain us. We pray for a saving Hope this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER Dear God, show me your goodness and give me hope in my life…
QUOTE Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness. REFLECTION Faith – O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas. ACTIVITY PRAYER Dear God, give me the gift of Faith in you. and where there is darkness, let me bring light…
