Today’s Reflection: I pray that happiness be at your door. May it knock early, stay late, and leave the gift of God’s peace, love, joy and good health behind. Amen. — Unattributed
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Today’s Reflection (Second Sunday of Advent): The Light of the Candles
Come Lord of us all,
stir up the darkness.
We light just one candle
to keep us awake.
Come Lord of nature,
wise and just ruler.
The light of two candles
shows us how to live.
Come Lord of our life.
Deserts are greening.
The light of three candles
show that you are near.
Come Son of David,
he who was promised.
By four candles’ brightness
the true king will come. — Sue Allerton/CAFOD
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Today’s Reflection: A gospel that doesn’t unsettle, a Word of God that doesn’t get under anyone’s skin, a Word of God that doesn’t touch the real sin of the society in which it is being proclaimed – what gospel is that? — St. Oscar Romero
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Today’s Reflection: Advent Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!’
Amen. — Henri J.M. Nouwen
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Today’s Reflection: Service of the Poor
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve others throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger.
Give them through our hands this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Amen.— Attributed to Saint Teresa of Calcutta
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Today’s Reflection ADVENT PRAYER: Advent is a season of expectant waiting, of remembering God’s promises and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. Join in praying that the Lord will strengthen us to put aside fear, challenge injustice and radiate hope. — CAFOD Catholic social justice site
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Today’s Reflection MORNING PRAYER: As the sun rises in the sky, may our day be filled with laughter, love, and beautiful moments. May every step we take today be guided by God’s grace. Let us pray for one another, for happiness, success and well-being. — Bodmin Hermit
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Today’s Reflection Surround me with your presence, Lord, I long to hear your voice. Clear my mind of countless concerns and all the holiday noise. Slow me down this Christmas: let me not be in a rush; I want to feel your hush. — Jesuit prayer site
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Today’s Reflection (First Sunday of Advent): The best present is presence. Maybe during Advent, God is calling you to forgo some of the frenzy — do less shopping and pray more; attend fewer holiday events and do more volunteer service; run around less and spend more time just being, watching, and waiting along with Mary, John the Baptist, all the saints, and the entire Church for the surprising revelation of Jesus — His presence, love, mercy, and life. — Bishop Donald Hying, from his book, Love Never Fails: Living the Catholic Faith in Our Daily Lives
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Today’s Reflection: Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside. — Sri Ramana Maharshi
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.
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