I am grateful to the various sites from where I picked up ideas for the write-ups, images and videos that happened to touch my heart while preparing myself and my children on this Advent journey in faith .. I have tried giving credits where I could.. I have tailored the materials accordingly to suit my needs. My sincere apologies if I have not given due credit in all places. - Sabrina D'Mello
Countdown to Christmas ...
(Credits : https://www.timeanddate.com/clocks/freecountdown.html)
Whew
-- Christmas is only 2 weeks away!
Do you
feel your heart is cleaning out for Jesus -- and making his manger soft?
Don't
forget: tomorrow, you will light the rose-colored candle on the Advent Wreath!
Now,
let's get going!
Let’s watch the Scriptures Luke 1:46-55
(Credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhJEwx9blHk&t=57s)
Reflection
Mary is
overjoyed. First the angel brought good news to her and then Elizabeth's
greeting. She is so overwhelmed that she burst out into song and
praise, “My soul magnifies the Lord!”
What a
curious thing to say. Her mental image of God has grown significantly. Previously,
she thought God would have sent His angel to the high priest’s daughter in
Jerusalem, to King Herod’s daughter in the palace, or to a girl from a
powerful, influential and wealthy family. She surely didn’t think God would
send an angel to a girl like her with no fame, wealth or influence.
But God
had noticed her — a young, unknown girl from an insignificant, little town
unmentioned throughout the entire Old Testament. God chose her to be the Mother
of His Son.
When we
recognize our unworthiness, our sin, our failings, then God is ready to magnify
Himself in our eyes too. That’s the secret of Christmas.
Christmas
Symbol :
Camel
While
it is often assumed that camels are part of the nativity scene and that the
wise men came on camels to see the baby Jesus, the Bible never says so. It is only assumed because it was common for
Magi of the time to travel in such a fashion.
This
weekend take the “Journey to Bethlehem” and participate in some of the church’s
Christmas activities.
Prayer
Lord,
just as camels are sometimes stubborn and mean-spirited, I too sometimes have a
sinful attitude. Forgive me. I give You all of me, including my imperfections.
Give me the grace to be submissive to Your spirit, at work in my soul and
through others, so that I may do Your Will. Amen.
Let’s sing
along with this carol -
Silent
Night
(Credits:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNpiQwgStNA)
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall,
the genial flame of charity in the heart.
the genial flame of charity in the heart.
No comments:
Post a Comment