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Week 3: Wednesday

Turn to Me and be safe, all you ends of the earth, for I am God; there is no other! (Isaiah 45:22)

Reflection

We need to be reminded, just like the Israelite people in the desert who built a golden calf, that it is God who is God, not the idols we create. It seems that times are more subtle now. People melting down their jewelry to fashion an idol in a public place is not a common sight in our day. But we do, as a people, flock to certain places and events as if they were important: television sets, soap operas, celebrities. Do I live my day-to-day life as if a supernatural being is my God? Or do I live as if some earthly pleasure or diversion is? Where is my energy expended? Where is my time spent? Where do I turn?

Advent Action

Think of some possession you have that you can give away to the poor. Give to the Catholic Relief Fund or to some other charity.

Prayer

Lord, help me turn to You and let nothing take me from You, for You alone are my God.

 


36 posted on 12/16/2008 10:20:55 PM PST by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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Week 3: Thursday

Though the mountains leave their place and the hills be shaken My love shall never leave you nor My covenant of peace be shaken, says the Lord, who has mercy on you. (Isaiah 54:10)

Reflection

Sometimes we take God’s promises for granted. We have listened to them so many times that their meaning makes no impact on us. But consider: "Though the mountains leave their place…" God’s love is so steadfast, there is no event that could diminish it. There is no action on our part by which He would consider us unworthy. Have we shared this good news with anyone lately?

Advent Action

Send a get well card to someone in the hospital.

Pray for those affected by war.

Prayer

Lord, Your wondrous good news of unshakable love for me, leaves me comforted and at peace.

 


37 posted on 12/19/2008 8:46:22 PM PST by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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