Advent Reflection

"I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say."
Luke 1: 38

Our Church calendar offers us four weeks, during the Season of Advent, to prepare for Christ's coming anew to our hearts. He's already with us, but we've accumulated internal heart-content over the year; it distorts the call of His love and the experience of His presence in every aspect of our lives.

The Church invites us to take time, during these four weeks, to reset our heart's priorities to reflect Christ's mind and heart. The sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation help us to do just that.

During this Advent Season, may God's grace guide you as you focus upon resetting your heart to align with His Heart. Doing so, the inner manger of your heart will be ready ... for the God Who waits for you to long for Him.

Advent is here!

A time to wait in tranquil silence for the still voice of God within.

Our outer world will be busy.
Our inner world needs to slow down.

Stores will be crowded with shoppers.
Our hearts need to shed what crowds the Lord's presence from our daily lives.

The King of Peace is coming anew.

Is the manger of our heart ready?

God's peace to your heart!

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Prayer to Our Lady of Tenderness

Below is a prayer composed by Bishop John W. Flesey to Our Lady of Tenderness. United in heart and mind, let us pray that hearts across our globe long for and embrace the gift of Christ's peace.

Dear Lady of Tenderness,

We live in an angry and violent world. War and terrorism threaten us on all sides. We respectfully turn to you, O Mother of the Compassionate One. We beg your intercession for us, your suffering sons and daughters. Because of the intimate bond you share with your Son Jesus, our Risen Lord, we know you will hear and heed our prayer for help. Ask your Savior Son to pour forth His Peace into our minds and hearts so that we might become one truly holy family united and guided by His Holy Spirit. Amen.
~ Most Rev. John W. Flesey, STD, DD

Ave Regina Caelorum (Hail, Queen of Heaven) - An ancient Marian antiphon arranged for harp by celtic harpist, Lauren Mary Longo. Traditionally, it is said or sung after night prayer, from the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd, through Wednesday of Holy Week.

~ Our Lady of Tenderness, pray for us! ~
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