Advent
The Weeks of Advent
Monday Advent Reflection
Isaiah 4:6 "For over all, the LORD's glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain."
Tuesday Advent Salvation History Story
God shares His life with humans.
Adam and Eve, read Genesis 2:4–24 (PDF) *
Wednesday Advent Reflection
Isaiah 25:10 "This is the LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
Thursday Advent Salvation History Story
Noah and Flood: God’s presence among humans and with all living things.
Noah and the Flood, read Genesis 6-9. (PDF) *
Friday Advent Reflection
Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD."
*Excerpt from The Stories of the Old Testament: A Catholic’s Guide by Jim Campbell (Loyola Press, 2007). Posted with permission of Loyola Press. Visit Loyolapress.com for more resources to nurture your faith.
Monday Advent Reflection
Advent Reflection — Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Luke 1: 38
"Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."
Tuesday Advent Salvation History Story
The Passover — Celebrating Salvation
Wednesday Advent Salvation History Story
David is flawed, but God’s love for him is steadfast.
David’s Later Years: Read 2 Samuel 19-24 "The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock." — 2 Samuel 22:47 (PDF) *Thursday Advent Reflection
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Revelation 12: 1
"A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."
Friday Advent Reflection
Psalms 1:6
"For the LORD watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked vanishes."
*From The Stories of the Old Testament: A Catholic’s Guide by Jim Campbell (Loyola Press, 2007). Posted with permission of Loyola Press. Visit Loyolapress.com for more resources to nurture your faith
Monday Advent Reflection
Advent Reflection — Psalm 25:4-5
"Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior."
Tuesday Advent Salvation History Story
The Promise – We will be made new
Noah and the Flood Read Genesis 6–9 (PDF)*
Wednesday Advent Salvation History Story
Mathew 1:21
"She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Thursday Advent Reflection
Advent Salvation History Story: God’s Promise through Isaiah – Each of us is called by name (PDF)*
Luke 1:15-16
"A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."
Friday Advent Reflection
Advent Reflection: Luke 1:32-33
"He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end."
*From The Stories of the Old Testament: A Catholic’s Guide by Jim Campbell (Loyola Press, 2007). Posted with permission of Loyola Press. Visit Loyolapress.com for more resources to nurture your faith
Monday Advent Reflection
Advent Reflection — A Savior is Born to Us
Listen to reflection by Sr. Walter Maher, CCVI (Audio track)
Tuesday Advent Reflection
Advent Reflection — Luke 1:79
"In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace."