Tagged: Advent
Got Joy? Latest JOYAlive.net posts 12-9-16
Are you ready? – Featured on NewEvangelizers.com – Something wonderful is about to happen to you. Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart. Are you ready for his joyful coming? Daily Gospel Reflections with CatholicMom.com– Featured on CatholicMom.com – Nancy writes about a rebellion of lethargy. Lord, help me to be open to your will even when I...
Are you ready?
Featured on NewEvangelizers.com Jesus said to his disciples: “Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. (Luke 12:35) Advent reminds us to stay ready to serve our Master when he comes. Do you feel ready...
Friars Corner: Rejoice in the Lord always!
Isaiah 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12 Our joy increases as we draw close to Jesus. We are like fish to water. Alleluia! In these days before Christmas, we hear a lot of Christmas carols. Many of the older ones were written from a deep Catholic European faith by church musicians...
Got Joy? Latest JOYAlive.net posts 12-2-16
Classic Advent: O Radiant Dawn – Featured on CatholicMom.com – Just as a radiant dawn takes our breath away, drawing us to Christ, Lisa Hendey’s booklet can be a doorway into the profound solace of a well-kept Advent. Christmas ‘3 for 2’ special – Christmas special Buy 2 Catholic Moms Prayer Companion books Get 1...
Classic Advent: O Radiant Dawn!
Featured on CatholicMom.com In this first week of Advent we open our hearts to the Lord by opening “O Radiant-Dawn, 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath” as we light the first candle. Lisa Hendey’s beautiful booklet for Advent reflects her deep faith and willingness to share what’s important to her family as we all prepare...
Friar’s Corner: Let us rejoice! Our Lord and Messiah is always with us. Alleluia!
Isaiah 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 Last week we finished our Liturgical year, looking at and praying about the life, death, resurrection, etc. of Christ. We concluded the year with the celebration of Jesus Christ as savior and victorious ruler of our lives. Each year we “relive” the life of Jesus in one...
Got Joy? Latest JOYAlive.net posts 11-25-16
Thanksgiving Blessings: Edelweiss and the Doxology – Our family tradition for Thanksgiving grace is sung to the tune of “Edelweiss” from the Sound of Music. Another favorite is the Doxology. CatholicMom.com Are you ready for his joyful coming? – featured on CatholicMom.com – Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart. As you ready...