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Quote/s of the Day – 18 December – O LORD AND RULER

Quote/s of the Day – 18 December – O LORD AND RULER

Quote/s of the Day – 18 December – “The Month of the Divine Infant and the Immaculate Conception” – O LORD AND RULER “O LORD AND RULERof the House of Israel,who appeared to Moses in the flameof the burning bushand gave him the law on Sinai,Come and redeem us with outstretched arms.” “Joseph embracedthe Son of the heavenly Fatheras he would a newborn babeand served Him as his God.He took…

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One Minute Reflection – 18 December – O Adonai … O Lord

One Minute Reflection – 18 December – O Adonai … O Lord

One Minute Reflection – 18 December – O Adonai … O Lord – Saturday of the Third Week of Advent, Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19, Matthew 1:18-25 O LORD AND RULERof the House of Israel,who appeared to Moses in the flameof the burning bushand gave him the law on Sinai,Come and redeem us with outstretched arms. “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid” – Matthew…

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

18 December

Jesus made Himself a child to gain our confidence and our love.

“Consider that the Son of God has made Himself little in order to make us great. He has given Himself to us, that we might give ourselves to Him.   He has come to show us His love, that we may respond to it by giving Him ours.   Let us, therefore, receive Him with affection, let us love Him and call upon Him with all our needs.

“A child gives easily” says St Bernard. Children readily give whatever is asked of them. Jesus came into the world as a child to demonstrate that He was ready and willing to give all.   If we wish for light, Jesus has come to enlighten us.   If we desire strength, He will strengthen us.   If we wish for pardon, He has come to pardon us.   In short, He has come to give us all that we need.

O my Jesus, You have descended from heaven to give Yourself entirely to us.   How can we turn our backs on You?   I have been loved by You and I have also been ungrateful.  O my Redeemer, forgive the injuries that I have committed against You.”(via Advent and Christmas Wisdom with St Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

Scripture

“It is now the hour for you to wake from sleep….Let us cast off deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light.” Romans 13:11,12

Prayer

O LORD AND RULER of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: Come and redeem us with outstretched arms.

Advent Action Are we in the core group of Christians who embody and live the purest form of the Gospel?   Or do we find ourselves among the masses that acknowledge Jesus, enjoy being Christian but don’t pursue it at any deep level?   The two requirements in the Gospel are that we repent and believe.   If we repent, we do no wrong and speak no lies. If we believe with all our hearts, we follow the Star to the Manger.   Let these last few days be a time when we begin the journey to the Christmas core – to the Christ Child.   “Let us make ourselves ready to celebrate Christmas by contemplating Mary and Joseph- Mary, the woman full of grace who had the courage to entrust herself totally to the Word of God;  Joseph, the faithful and just man who chose to believe the Lord rather than listen to the voices of doubt and human pride.   With them, let us walk together toward Bethlehem.” ...Pope Francis – Angelus, 22 December 2013

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Gaudete Week – Monday 18 December

 “The Lord is at hand, come let us adore him.”

Daily Meditation: Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David...Jeremia 23:5

The longing of God’s people lead to a hope that God would save them. God would replace their corrupt kings and send them a saviour. May our longing these days bring us closer to our God’s desire to save us, to shine the Light of Christ on the darkness of our sin.

For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save.…Psalm 72:12-13

Today’s Daily Reflection – Intercessions: Christ the Lord, Son of the living God, light from light, lead us into the light and reveal His holiness. With confidence, let us make our prayer: Come, Lord Jesus! Light that never fades, dispel the mists about us, – awaken our faith from sleep. Guard us from all harm today, – may Your glory fill us with joy. Give us unfailing gentleness at all times, – toward everyone we meet. Come to create a new earth for us, -where there will be justice and peace.

O LORD AND RULER of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: Come and redeem us with outstretched arms.

Closing Prayer: Is it that I haven’t seen You, God? Have I been looking someplace else for You? Or have my eyes been covered by the distractions in my life? And yet You are so faithful in Your love for me. I see now with a new vision and great hope, because my heart is enraptured by Your love. I pray to You and feel the power of Your coming, like a light on the path before me guiding me to return Your love even more. Let me raise my voice with new courage and deep joy to give You praise with my life. May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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