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(Isa 11:1-3) And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise up out of his root. And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding, the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of godliness. And he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord, He shall not judge according to the sight of the eyes, nor reprove according to the hearing of the ears.
YOUTUBE ADVENT HOMILY: H.O.P.E
CHURCHPOP: The Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8. Here are seven quotes from the saints that magnify the importance of the Immaculate Conception of Mary and her role in God’s plan for salvation:
https://x.com/Church_POP/status/1732939871784730656
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
CERC REVIEW: The Amazing Truth of Our Lady of Guadalupe
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: Facts about the Apparition
MYSTERIES OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
A Closer Look at the Eyes: The Mystery of the Reflections in Our Lady of Guadalupe's Eyes
Why the Stars on Guadalupe’s Mantle Are Miraculous
The stars on her mantle aren't decoration, they are a music
If you take the position of the stars and the flowers on her dress and place them on a musical staff, they create a perfect, harmonious melody. It is literally a song from Heaven. Listen:
https://x.com/trad_west_/status/1995208954473775253
ARCHBISHOP SAMUEL J. AQUILA: The Light That Shines in the Darkness
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone.” Isaiah 9:2
Every December, as our homes and neighborhoods begin to sparkle with lights, our hearts are drawn again to this ancient prophecy from Isaiah. The glow that fills our streets and sanctuaries is more than seasonal cheer; it reflects a far greater truth. That great, true light has indeed shone among us: the light of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.
The Incarnation, God taking on our humanity, is the most magnificent mystery of all history, after the mystery of the Holy Trinity itself. Through Mary’s humble “yes,” the eternal Son of God entered our world, not as a distant ruler but as a child. The angel’s message to Mary reveals the wonder of that moment: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High ... and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:30–33).
In that instant, Heaven and earth met. The infinite became an infant. The light Isaiah foretold broke into human history, not as a blaze of fire or thunder from above, but as the gentle radiance of a newborn’s face. The light of a star brought the Magi to worship Jesus. And Jesus, the Light of the World, continues to shine in our hearts, in our families, in our Church, in the world and even in the joyful traditions that accompany this sacred season.
Our Christmas decorations, lights and celebrations can be true acts of faith when they are done with hearts turned toward Christ. The lights that shimmer on trees and homes recall the light that pierces all darkness. The songs we sing echo the angels’ joy. The beauty of our churches adorned for the Nativity, the warm glow of candles and the joy of family gatherings — all these things express the grandeur of the gift we have received.
There is something profoundly right about celebrating Christmas beautifully. If God himself entered our world, if the Creator, the one who created beauty itself, chose to dwell among his creatures, then surely the only fitting response is one of wonder and joy! To celebrate fully, to decorate with care, to give generously and to rejoice together are all ways of proclaiming the truth that God is with us.
The Incarnation reveals the heart of God’s love. He did not remain far off but came close, sharing in our humanity so that we might share in his divinity. This is why Christmas is not merely a season of nostalgia or tradition, but the feast of divine love made visible. Every light we hang, every song we sing, every prayer we whisper before the manger is a small echo of that cosmic joy.
Mary’s faith shows us how to receive this mystery. Her “yes” opened the way for God’s light to enter the world. As we prepare our homes and hearts for Christmas, we are invited to echo her response and to make room for Christ amid our celebrations. When we gather around the table or kneel before the Nativity scene, we participate in the same wonder that filled the stable at Bethlehem.
The Incarnation is not an event locked in history; it is a living reality. In every Eucharist, the same Jesus who was born in Bethlehem becomes truly present among us: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. The joy of Christmas, then, continues all year long in the life of the Church, where Christ still dwells with his people.
This year, let us allow the beauty of Christmas to draw us deeper into the mystery it proclaims. Let our decorations be expressions of love for the Savior. Let our carols be prayers of thanksgiving. Let the light that fills our homes remind us of the eternal Light that no darkness can overcome.
For “the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” That light has a name, Jesus Christ. He is our joy, our peace, our hope and our salvation. May the radiance of his love fill your homes and hearts this Christmas, and may your celebration shine brightly with the glory of the Word made flesh.
May your light, Jesus living in you, bring Jesus to every encounter you have, whether it is with family, the homeless, the elderly, the sick, the immigrant, the imprisoned, the rich, the poor or the stranger. May your love for your neighbor bring each person to an encounter with Jesus.
THE CATHOLIC THING: The Greatest Advent Hymn
ADVENT RESOURCES
CATHOLIC ANSWERS TRACT: Catholic Answers Guide to Preparing for Christmas
ICBC: Advent Calendar 2025
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC: Best Advent Ever!
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY'S ONLINE MINISTRIES: Praying Advent and Celebrating Christmas
USCCB: Advent 2025
MY CATHOLIC LIFE: Advent & Christmas Prayers & Reflections
ST. SERAPHIM: “God is a fire that warms the heart…Hence if we feel in our hearts the cold which comes from the Devil – for the Devil is cold – let us call on the Lord. He will come to warm our hearts with perfect love and the cold of him who hates the good will flee before the heat of His countenance.”
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SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT, 2025(Isa 11:1-3) And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise up out of his root. And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding, the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of godliness. And he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord, He shall not judge according to the sight of the eyes, nor reprove according to the hearing of the ears.
YOUTUBE ADVENT HOMILY: H.O.P.E
CHURCHPOP: The Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8. Here are seven quotes from the saints that magnify the importance of the Immaculate Conception of Mary and her role in God’s plan for salvation:
https://x.com/Church_POP/status/1732939871784730656
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
CERC REVIEW: The Amazing Truth of Our Lady of Guadalupe
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: Facts about the Apparition
MYSTERIES OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
A Closer Look at the Eyes: The Mystery of the Reflections in Our Lady of Guadalupe's Eyes
Why the Stars on Guadalupe’s Mantle Are Miraculous
The stars on her mantle aren't decoration, they are a music
If you take the position of the stars and the flowers on her dress and place them on a musical staff, they create a perfect, harmonious melody. It is literally a song from Heaven. Listen:
https://x.com/trad_west_/status/1995208954473775253
ARCHBISHOP SAMUEL J. AQUILA: The Light That Shines in the Darkness
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone.” Isaiah 9:2
Every December, as our homes and neighborhoods begin to sparkle with lights, our hearts are drawn again to this ancient prophecy from Isaiah. The glow that fills our streets and sanctuaries is more than seasonal cheer; it reflects a far greater truth. That great, true light has indeed shone among us: the light of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.
The Incarnation, God taking on our humanity, is the most magnificent mystery of all history, after the mystery of the Holy Trinity itself. Through Mary’s humble “yes,” the eternal Son of God entered our world, not as a distant ruler but as a child. The angel’s message to Mary reveals the wonder of that moment: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High ... and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:30–33).
In that instant, Heaven and earth met. The infinite became an infant. The light Isaiah foretold broke into human history, not as a blaze of fire or thunder from above, but as the gentle radiance of a newborn’s face. The light of a star brought the Magi to worship Jesus. And Jesus, the Light of the World, continues to shine in our hearts, in our families, in our Church, in the world and even in the joyful traditions that accompany this sacred season.
Our Christmas decorations, lights and celebrations can be true acts of faith when they are done with hearts turned toward Christ. The lights that shimmer on trees and homes recall the light that pierces all darkness. The songs we sing echo the angels’ joy. The beauty of our churches adorned for the Nativity, the warm glow of candles and the joy of family gatherings — all these things express the grandeur of the gift we have received.
There is something profoundly right about celebrating Christmas beautifully. If God himself entered our world, if the Creator, the one who created beauty itself, chose to dwell among his creatures, then surely the only fitting response is one of wonder and joy! To celebrate fully, to decorate with care, to give generously and to rejoice together are all ways of proclaiming the truth that God is with us.
The Incarnation reveals the heart of God’s love. He did not remain far off but came close, sharing in our humanity so that we might share in his divinity. This is why Christmas is not merely a season of nostalgia or tradition, but the feast of divine love made visible. Every light we hang, every song we sing, every prayer we whisper before the manger is a small echo of that cosmic joy.
Mary’s faith shows us how to receive this mystery. Her “yes” opened the way for God’s light to enter the world. As we prepare our homes and hearts for Christmas, we are invited to echo her response and to make room for Christ amid our celebrations. When we gather around the table or kneel before the Nativity scene, we participate in the same wonder that filled the stable at Bethlehem.
The Incarnation is not an event locked in history; it is a living reality. In every Eucharist, the same Jesus who was born in Bethlehem becomes truly present among us: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. The joy of Christmas, then, continues all year long in the life of the Church, where Christ still dwells with his people.
This year, let us allow the beauty of Christmas to draw us deeper into the mystery it proclaims. Let our decorations be expressions of love for the Savior. Let our carols be prayers of thanksgiving. Let the light that fills our homes remind us of the eternal Light that no darkness can overcome.
For “the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” That light has a name, Jesus Christ. He is our joy, our peace, our hope and our salvation. May the radiance of his love fill your homes and hearts this Christmas, and may your celebration shine brightly with the glory of the Word made flesh.
May your light, Jesus living in you, bring Jesus to every encounter you have, whether it is with family, the homeless, the elderly, the sick, the immigrant, the imprisoned, the rich, the poor or the stranger. May your love for your neighbor bring each person to an encounter with Jesus.
THE CATHOLIC THING: The Greatest Advent Hymn
ADVENT RESOURCES
CATHOLIC ANSWERS TRACT: Catholic Answers Guide to Preparing for Christmas
ICBC: Advent Calendar 2025
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC: Best Advent Ever!
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY'S ONLINE MINISTRIES: Praying Advent and Celebrating Christmas
USCCB: Advent 2025
MY CATHOLIC LIFE: Advent & Christmas Prayers & Reflections
ST. SERAPHIM: “God is a fire that warms the heart…Hence if we feel in our hearts the cold which comes from the Devil – for the Devil is cold – let us call on the Lord. He will come to warm our hearts with perfect love and the cold of him who hates the good will flee before the heat of His countenance.”
Ladder of Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 5- "On blessed and ever-memorable obedience"
30. Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honour your patience. While a wound is still fresh and warm, it is easy to heal; but old, neglected and festering ones are hard to cure, and require for their care much treatment, cutting, plastering and cauterization. Many from long neglect become incurable, but with God all things are possible.Prayer request? Send an email to: PrayerR...@aol.com
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