Advent, Daily Meditations for
this first week of Advent from the National Shrine of St Jude, November 30th-
December 6th, 2014
Le Vendredi 28
novembre 2014 11h31, "Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF"
<stjudeleague@claretians.org> a écrit :
Dear Olivia
Maria, Friend of St. Jude,
Thank you for
joining me in prayer during this Advent season. We look forward to praying with
and for you during these holy days. St. Jude is there for us in our Advent
preparation for the birth of Christ. As Christmas approaches, lighting the Advent wreath reminds us that God’s love for us is strong.
The Claretians will
be praying for you this Advent season. I invite you to send your special intentions for Advent to the National Shrine of St.
Jude today. Our daily
Meditations for this first week of Advent are below.
November
30th - First Sunday of Advent
The Advent wreath is lit, marking the
coming of the birth of our Savior. Prepare the way of the Lord by committing to
a quiet time of reflection throughout Advent.
"Therefore, stay awake! For you do not
know on which day your Lord will come."
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
December
1st
The Blessed Mother gave herself over freely
to God’s will. May you discern God’s presence in your life, so you can continue
to say “yes” like Mary did.
"But a shoot shall sprout from the
stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom."
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
December
2nd
Advent is a time for giving. How can you
give of yourself this week? Offer a brief prayer to those who are in need.
"Behold our God, to whom we looked to
save us! Let us rejoice and be glad!"
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
December
3rd
Advent is a time for reflection. Give some
thought to which aspects of your spiritual life you hope will benefit from
these days of meditation.
"For over all, His glory will be
shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover
from storm and rain."
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
December
4th
St. Jude, help us grow in virtue this
Advent. We pray for a new year full of faith, hope, and love.
"The way of the just is smooth; the
path of the just you make level."
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
December
5th
We devote ourselves to St. Jude, seeking
his intercession for our challenges. St. Jude, we offer you all of our
petitions with gratitude.
"The lowly will ever find joy in the
Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
December
6th
Forgiveness is an essential fruit of the
spirit. Dear God, give us the strength to forgive and the courage to ask
forgiveness.
"Here is your God; He comes with
vindication; with divine recompense He comes to save you."
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Prayer to St. Jude for Advent
Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. |
Yours in prayer,
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