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One Minute Reflection – 12 October – “The Month of the Most Holy Rosary and of the Angels” – Ferial Day – Romans 15:4-13. Matthew 11:2-10 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “And again Isaias says, There shall be the root of Jesse and He Who shall arise to rule the Gentiles… in Him the Gentiles shall hope.” – Roman 15:12 REFLECTION – “Until the beginning of the vision, or the burden…

One Minute Reflection – 5 December – The root of Jesse – Roman 15:12

One Minute Reflection – 5 December – The Second Week of Advent – Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 11:2-10 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “And again Isaias says, There shall be the root of Jesse and He Who shall arise to rule the Gentiles… in Him the Gentiles shall hope.” – Roman 15:12 REFLECTION – “Until the beginning of the vision, or the burden of Babylon, which Isaias the son of Amos…

Advent Reflection – The Weekdays of Advent – 19 December – ‘So long as Zechariah believed, he spoke, as soon as he ceased to believe, he was silent.’

Advent Reflection – The Weekdays of Advent – 19 December, Readings:  Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25

The Lord is at hand, come let us adore Him.

Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived .… Luke 1:23-24

REFLECTION – “The angel said to him:   “God has heard the voice of your prayer.”  If Zechariah believed his…

Advent and Christmas Wisdom with St Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

19 December

The passion of Jesus lasted throughout His whole life

“Consider that when Abraham was leading his son Isaac to death, that he did not give him notice of it beforehand, even during the short time that was necessary for them to arrive at the mount.   But the eternal Father chose that His incarnate Son, whom He had destined to be the victim for the atonement of our sins, should know the sorrow He was to endure from the very first moment that He was in His mother’s womb.  The whole life, then, of our blessed Redeemer and all the years that He spent, was a life of pain and tears. His divine heart never passed one moment free from suffering.   The martyrs have suffered but assisted by grace, they suffered with you and fervour.   Jesus Christ suffered but He suffered with a heart full of weariness and sorrow and He accepted all, for our love.

O sweet, O amiable, O loving heart of Jesus, I thank You.   O afflicted and loving heart of my Lord, I thank You for all that You suffered for me!”

Scripture

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man. Psalm 71:4

Prayer

O ROOT OF JESSE, that stands for an ensign of the people, before whom the kings keep silence and unto whom the Gentiles shall make supplication, come, to deliver us and tarry not.

Advent Action Speechless I stand before You, contemplating the Father’s mysterious design for our salvation.   I revere the elaborate preparations the Father puts in place for Your coming into our midst as one of us.    First, He prepares a mother for You, preserving her from sin right from conception and filling her with grace.   Then, in the fullness of time, He approaches her announcing His plan and the role she has to play in it.   Then, He takes care of her heart-broken husband, Joseph, announcing to him the mystery of Your incarnation.   And finally, the Father raises one more prophet to prepare the field for Your mission and to introduce You to our world. Today, Your Word invites me to reflect on the role of the Baptist in Your redemptive work and challenges me to make space for You to be born in our world and in my heart. Lord, let my life be a pointer to You as John’s was…I beg You!

Tuesday of Gaudete Week – 19 December 2017

 “The Lord is at hand; come, let us adore Him!”

Daily Meditation: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard.“…Luke 1:13

The Lord’s coming promises us a time when we need not fear. It will indeed be a time of purifying, a time of humility and trust in God. We ask for the grace to be like the child whose mind is changed and says, “Yes” to our Lord’s call. Come, O Lord, do not delay; forgive the sins of your people.

Today’s Daily Reflection – Intercessions: God the almighty Father stretched forth his hand again to take possession of the remnant of his people. Let us make our prayer to Him: Lord, may Your kingdom come.

Lord, grant that our works of penance may please You, – and that we may be ready for Your kingdom which is so near. Prepare a path in our hearts for the coming of Your Word, – and let His glory be revealed among us. Bring low the mountains of our pride, – and fill up the valleys of our weakness. Break down the wall of hatred that divides the nations, -and make level for mankind the paths to peace.

O ROOT OF JESSE, that stands for an ensign of the people, before whom the kings keep silence and unto whom the Gentiles shall make supplication: Come, to deliver us, and tarry not.

Closing Prayer: Lord of such compassionate wisdom, How often do I exalt myself and ignore You? I look over the heads of my more humble brothers and sisters, not seeing how they rely on You so much more than I do. Help me to learn from them to make You the centre of my life. You invite me to not be ashamed of what I have done in my life, but instead offer me a refuge. Let me call out to you; hear me: Give me the grace to see those around me who are brokenhearted. Guide me in staying with them in their sorrows. I ask for the courage to help them in all the ways they need it and to be Your servant on this earth. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen