"Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation."
#Reflect: “Behold, I am coming soon.” (Revelations 22:12)
#GospelReflection: COME, LORD JESUS!
(Isaiah 2:1-5) "The image of “coming to the mountain of the Lord” is attractive. It brings to mind images of people standing atop a mountain and looking at the wonderful vista as far as the eye can see. [...] 1/2
[...] This is what it feels like when we come into God’s presence. Let us pray for the grace to open our heart and mind to God’s greatness." 2/2
Ps. 122: "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord." Lord, thank you for another year. Thank you for another advent, which commemorates the anticipation of your coming. Amen.
(Matthew 8:5-11) "Never a truer word has been spoken than, “I am not worthy to have You (Jesus) under my roof.” This is true for us all. Yet, Jesus chooses to come and dwell in our midst, in our lives. [...] 1/2
[...] God shows us the depth of His commitment to us. What is our level of commitment to Him? How can we deepen our commitment to our faith?" 2/2
"Come and save us, Lord our God; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved."
#Reflect: “The way we respond to God’s challenging assignments reveals our level of commitment.” (Charles Stanley)