Third Week of Advent – 2018
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Advent has a twofold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered, and likewise a time when, by remembrance of this, minds and hearts are led to look forward to Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. For these two reasons, Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight.
The Third Week of Advent Prayer focus is Prayer of Joy
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Today’s Reading
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Gaudete Sunday
December 16, 2018 – Third Sunday of Advent –
Las Posadas, a reenactment of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter before the birth of Jesus, traditionally begins today.
Pray for migrants currently seeking shelter around the world.
Send an email to the Habitat for Humanity Ministry and ask them what they need.
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December 17, 2018 – Monday in Third Week of Advent
Yesterday was Gaudete Sunday when we shifted our reflection from “the Lord is coming” to “the Lord is near.” Rejoice! You are more than half way to Christmas!
Read about The “O Antiphons” of Advent and keep it in your thoughts throughout the day
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O Antiphon
O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!
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O Antiphon
O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!
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December 18, 2018 – Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
“Christ saved men not with thunder and lightning, but as a wailing babe in the manger and as a silent sufferer upon the cross” (St. Jerome, Letters, 82.1).
Reflect on the humility of Christ today and on how you can see Christ in the poor and humble.
Send an email to the My Brothers Keeper Ministry and ask them what they need.
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December 19, 2018 – Wednesday in Third Week of Advent
Ever wonder where the phrase “O Root of Jesse’s stem” comes from?
Research how to make a Jesse tree and dive into Christ’s lineage.
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O Antiphon
O Root of Jesse’s stem,
sign of God’s love for all his people:
come to save us without delay!
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O Antiphon
O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!
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December 20, 2018 – Thursday of the Third Week of Advent
Take time today to bless the family crèche. (Based on your family’s tradition, you may choose to hide the baby Jesus until Christmas morning.)
Watch The Joy Story film
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December 21, 2018 – Friday in Third Week of Advent
On this last Friday of Advent, make it a movie night with your friends or family and watch a Christmas classic.
Send an email to the Homebound Ministry and ask them what they need.
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O Antiphon
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
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O Antiphon
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church:
come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!
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December 22, 2018 – Saturday of the Third Week of Advent
We learn in today’s Gospel that Mary spent three months with her kinswoman Elizabeth before returning home.
Thousands of migrants today are traveling to look for a new home. Read some of their stories.
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