Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the first week of Advent.

Objet :	Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the first week of Advent.
De :	Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF (stjudeleague@claretians.org)
À :	oliviamarcov@yahoo.fr;
Date :	Vendredi 25 novembre 2016 11h02

Send your petition to the Shrine Send Your Prayer » Dear Olivia Maria, Friend of St. Jude, Thank you for joining me in prayer during this Advent season. We look forward to praying with and for you during these holy days. St. Jude is there for us in our Advent preparation for the birth of Christ. The Claretians will be praying for you this Advent season. I invite you to send your special intentions for Advent to the National Shrine of St. Jude today. Our daily meditations for this first week of Advent are below. You can also view the Advent meditations on our website and send your petitions to the altar of St. Jude. November 27th - First Sunday of Advent The Advent wreath is lit, marking the coming of the birth of our Savior. Prepare the way of the Lord by committing to a quiet time of reflection throughout Advent. "Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come." Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. November 28th The Blessed Mother gave herself over freely to God’s will. May you discern God’s presence in your life so you can continue to say “yes” like Mary did. "But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom." Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. November 29th Advent is a time for giving. How can you give of yourself this week? Offer a brief prayer to those who are in need. "Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! Let us rejoice and be glad!" Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. November 30th St. Jude, help us grow in virtue this Advent. We pray for a New Year full of faith, hope, and love. "The way of the just is smooth; the path of the just you make level." Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. December 1st As we begin the last month of the year, consider the gift of time. Ask God for the grace and insight to use your time on earth wisely. "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people." Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. December 2nd We devote ourselves to St. Jude, seeking his intercession for our challenges. St. Jude, we offer you all of our petitions with gratitude. "The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel." Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. December 3rd Forgiveness is an essential fruit of the Spirit. Dear God, give us the strength to forgive and the courage to ask for forgiveness. "Here is your God; He comes with vindication; with divine recompense He comes to save you." Prayer to St. Jude for Advent Lord Jesus, your power is infinite; your glory, everlasting. Quietly you come into the world as an innocent child. Ready my heart for the miracle of your birth. Bring light to the world, as we wait silently for your warmth in the coldness of the night. Bless me with patience and faithful discipline to prayerfully prepare to welcome and greet you. St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray that Christ’s holiness will flow into me this Advent. May Christmas joy and burning love take root in me and grow to carry the joy beyond me and inspire hope in others. (send an Advent petition) Amen. Yours in prayer, Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF Director, St. Jude League Send Your Prayer » Join Us Online: The National Shrine of St. Jude 3200 E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60617 Forward This to a Friend The Claretians serve in more than 60 countries to bring hope to those who need it most.