Gospel Reflections

‘Focus on the act of listening. Focus on what you are hearing.’

‘We all have good things happening in and around our daily lives.’

‘There is no line. God is not choosing some of us while discarding others.’

Go as far back in memory as you are able to find a personal Advent story or experience

”This week, spend some time reflecting as you gaze upon a creche. Shake off world anxieties.’

‘ … our world desperately needs people willing to stand for truth.’

‘ … find and choose somewhere to make a positive difference calming or holding back the storms others might be facing.’

Look around you this week to recognize someone making what the world might see as a small step forward …

‘What is God showing me and wanting me to attend to in my life?’

Be alert for things that just ‘happen’ to you – what ‘stance’ will you take?

This week, consider the things you ask for in prayer.

‘… let’s try to stop from time to time and consider why we do what we do? Is it to gain favor of others, to gain the favor of God?’