Busy Catholic's
2018 Online Advent Retreat
Seventh Day • Sunday, December 16
Seventh Day • Sunday, December 16
Scripture (Zephaniah
3:14-17)
Shout for joy, daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, daughter Jerusalem!
The LORD has removed the judgment against you, he has turned away your enemies; the King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear.
On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: do not fear, Zion, do not be discouraged!
The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, who will sing joyfully because of you.
> How does this reading add to our understanding or appreciation for the Christmas event?
Shout for joy, daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, daughter Jerusalem!
The LORD has removed the judgment against you, he has turned away your enemies; the King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear.
On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: do not fear, Zion, do not be discouraged!
The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, who will sing joyfully because of you.
> How does this reading add to our understanding or appreciation for the Christmas event?
The
Pope's Reflection
Our joy comes from the confidence we have that the Lord is close to us with his tenderness, mercy, forgiveness and love. (Message on Twitter, December 18, 2016)
> How do the pope's words add to our understanding or appreciation for the Christmas event?
Our joy comes from the confidence we have that the Lord is close to us with his tenderness, mercy, forgiveness and love. (Message on Twitter, December 18, 2016)
> How do the pope's words add to our understanding or appreciation for the Christmas event?
Our
Reflection
Choose a question to ponder this day:
-- Which of the Lord's gifts do you need or experience most fully this Christmas -- tenderness, mercy, forgiveness, love?
-- Which of these gifts do family members or loved ones need you to share with them?
-- For what and for whom will you rejoice this Christmas?
Choose a question to ponder this day:
-- Which of the Lord's gifts do you need or experience most fully this Christmas -- tenderness, mercy, forgiveness, love?
-- Which of these gifts do family members or loved ones need you to share with them?
-- For what and for whom will you rejoice this Christmas?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, today I rejoice! The pink candle is lit. Christmas is coming soon. I celebrate because I know that your son is with us. He has come to be the Light of the World, to save us from our sins and to embody your love and mercy. As the glorious day draws near, please help me to complete my final preparations. It is so easy for me to get bogged down in the last-minute shopping for presents and the preparation for parties. I pray today that I may remember to focus on the true reason for this joyous season. Please help my soul be ready to welcome our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Heavenly Father, today I rejoice! The pink candle is lit. Christmas is coming soon. I celebrate because I know that your son is with us. He has come to be the Light of the World, to save us from our sins and to embody your love and mercy. As the glorious day draws near, please help me to complete my final preparations. It is so easy for me to get bogged down in the last-minute shopping for presents and the preparation for parties. I pray today that I may remember to focus on the true reason for this joyous season. Please help my soul be ready to welcome our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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