Advent Reflections - 1

3rd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 14: St. John of the Cross

 3rd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 14

Isaiah 45:6-8, 18, 21-26 / Luke 7:19-23

Isaiah’s prophesies; Turn to me and be saved.

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 6: St. Nicholas

 2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 6

Isaiah 40:1-11 / Matthew 18:12-14

God is indeed coming; He will gather the lambs in his arms.

2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 5

 2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 5

Isaiah 35:1-10 / Luke 5:17-26

Our God is coming; He will save us.

1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 2

 1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 2

Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31                  

Isaiah talks about messianic times; Then the eyes of the blind will see.

Advent, 24th December, Friday

 Advent, 24th December, Friday

2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79     

Nathan prophesies about David; "Your kingdom will last forever.”

Advent, 23rd December, Thursday

 Advent, 23^rd December, Thursday

Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 / Luke 1:57-66    

I will send my messenger; "He will prepare the way for me.”

Advent, 22nd December, Wednesday

 Advent, 22nd December, Wednesday

1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56 

Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicated Samuel to God.

Advent, 21st December, Tuesday

Advent, 21st December, Tuesday

Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45     

The time is near; My lover comes leaping over the hills.

Advent, 20th December, Monday

Advent, 20th December, Monday

Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38

Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.

Advent 18th December, Saturday

 Advent 18th December, Saturday

Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24       

Jeremiah prophesies: A descendant of David will rule as king.

Advent, 17th December, Friday

 17th December, Friday

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-7

Jacob prophesies; Judah will hold the Royal Scepter.

Advent 3rd Week: Dec 13-18

 Dec 13 Monday (St. Lucy, Virgin, Martyr) 

The context: After casting out the animal-merchants and moneychangers from the Temple immediately after the Palm Sunday procession,

3rd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 16

 3rd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 16

Isaiah 54:1-10 / Luke 7:24-30

Isaiah talks about God's mercy; "I will take you back with love."

3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 14

 3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 14

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 / Matthew 21:28-32

Zephaniah’s prophesies; I will prepare a humble people.

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 11

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 11

Ecclesiasticus 48: 1-4, 9-11 / Matthew 17: 10-13

Great are you, Elijah:  You are destined to return.

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 9

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 9

Isaiah 41:13-20 / Matthew 11:11-15

I am the Lord your God; I will turn deserts into marshes.

Advent Reflection-3: Human Credentials and Credibility before God

Advent Reflection -2: Fear Not, for I'm with you

Advent Reflections -1: Waiting in Hope