If You Are Willing to Accept It:

Much of Jesus’ message was lost on the religious authorities of his day because it was not what they expected. Consider in what unexpected ways is Jesus coming to you this Advent.

Faith – Vigilance:

In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions us to practice our faith vigilantly by loving God more sincerely and wholeheartedly. Such“vigilance” means living in God’s ways but not bound by a narrow and scrupulous obedience of fulfilling the Church’s Laws. Learn to love God and His Church more deeply.

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Those whose hearts are pure are temples of the Holy Spirit.

- Saint Lucy of Syracuse (283-304)

I am ready to accept whatever He gives and to give whatever He takes with a big smile.

—Mother Teresa