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sâmbătă, 3 decembrie 2016

Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the first week of Advent, Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the second week of Advent, StJudeLeague Claretians.org

Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the first week of Advent, Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the second week of Advent, StJudeLeague Claretians.org

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

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."

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!"

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."

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."

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."

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."

Yours in prayer,

Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF
Director, St. Jude League

Objet :	Olivia Maria, your St. Jude Advent Meditations for the second week of Advent.
De :	Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF (stjudeleague@claretians.org)
À :	oliviamarcov@yahoo.fr;
Date :	Vendredi 2 décembre 2016 11h01

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.

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 second 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.

December 4th - Second Sunday of Advent

Today we light the second candle of the Advent wreath. With this candle we pray that the light of Christ will shine through us to everyone we meet.

"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths."

December 5th

Advent is a time for reflection. Give some thought to which aspects of your spiritual life you hope will benefit from these days of meditation.

"For over all, His glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain."

December 6th

St. Jude offers us hope so we might share it with kindness and generosity. Consider how your gift-giving reveals God’s love.

"With God nothing will be impossible."

December 7th

Jesus lived His mission to show through His actions that everyone is a beloved child of God. Pray that God will bless the Claretians as they follow in Christ’s ministry of service.

"You shall rejoice in the Lord, and glory in the Holy One of Israel."

December 8th

Today we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Pray for the gift of a pure heart, and for her gentle guidance in times of temptation.

"Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."

December 9th

Is there an area of your life that is in need of healing? Let St. Jude know your need for guidance, insight, and hope.

"The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom."

December 10th

Throughout the world there is much turmoil. God, bless the work of the Claretians so that they can share the hope of St. Jude with those who most need it.

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."