"Have the courage to raise your children in the light of Christ. You will sometimes have to fight against the prevailing wind and endure the mockery and contempt of the world. But we are not here to please the world!” -
Robert Cardinal Sarah
Our Risen Lord says to us the same words he spoke to his disciples: “Peace be with you.” In the midst of the pressures, challenges, and demands we encounter daily, serenity is possible - but only in relationship with Jesus, the One alone who brings us the peace for which we long.
We desire to experience genuine peace and true happiness in our lives. Advent invites us to reflect upon where we are looking to find these gifts? The empty promises of the world will disappoint us. So, fix your eyes on Jesus, especially as we prepare to celebrate his birth.
Strong words but important to ponder. It reminds us that Jesus was betrayed by one of His own apostles. Pray for me & all bishops to guard the deposit of faith, care for the poor & marginalized & be faithful to Jesus Christ who is Truth Incarnate.
“Truth never changes. It cannot be destroyed by any decision or legal act. A man who tells the Truth is a free man despite external slavery, imprisonment or custody.” - Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, Polish priest who was brutally killed by communists.
I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail" Lk 22:32 Jesus prays for YOU that you would remain faithful. He is on your side, He prays always for YOU! Be at peace
As we carry our daily burdens, St. John of the Cross offers us spiritual guidance: “In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.” Today and always, entrust your cares to the Lord because he cares for you!
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, he seeks to heal us of anything preventing us from welcoming him with joy. In faith, entrust your infirmities, burdens and anxieties to him, the One who says: “Turn to me and be safe.”
Advent is about hope. What we celebrate at Christmas is the birth of Christ, we gaze upon love, we experience the restoration of hope. In the midst of seemingly hopeless despair, we are encouraged to rediscover our hope in Christ, embrace this hope and store it in our hearts.
We live — every moment of every day — in the loving presence of God. This is where our joy comes from, knowing that we are God’s beloved sons and daughters.