Immaculata University Advent Reflection Booklet

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December 10, 2011Second Saturday of AdventHow awesome are you, ELIJAH! Whose glory is equal toyours? You were taken aloft in a whirlwind, in a chariot withfiery horses. You are destined, it is written, in time to cometo put an end to wrath before the day of the LORD, To turnback the hearts of parents toward their children, and to reestablishthe tribes of Israel. Blessed is the one who shallhave seen you before he dies! Sirach 48: 4, 9-11In the accounts of the Transfiguration, Elijah is one of the two figureswho speak with Jesus. Luke relates that the subject of theirdiscussion is the Passion of Jesus (Luke 9:31). It is quite fitting thatthe Church puts the figure of Elijah before us as we prepare to celebratethe Nativity of Jesus Christ. While we wait with joyful anticipationfor Christmas, Elijah reminds us of the reason why we celebrate.In the Paschal Mystery, Jesus came to deliver us from sinand death and to bring to birth within us Divine Life. This couldonly be possible if Jesus truly became Man. Jesus came fromHeaven to lead us in an exodus from death to life like Moses ledthe tribes of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land. As we continueour journey through Advent, let us remember that the greatfeast we await with joyous anticipation is the beginning of a journeyto the Cross and, from there, to a glorious victory and liberation.Heavenly Father, You revealed the glory of Your Son, Jesus Christ, to Hisapostles. Grant that we who are awaiting the coming of Your Son in this Adventjourney may be consoled by the life and freedom that He offers to us. Weask this through Christ our Lord. AmenRobert SchmidTheology I, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
December 11, 2011Third Sunday of AdventBrothers and sisters: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Inall circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God foryou in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18How very true this entire passage is, yet how very often I forget tolet these words guide my daily actions. This Advent, this time ofanticipation and waiting, is a great time to work on improving thesehabits.During Advent, so often we get caught up in the daily rush of theholidays. Instead of rejoicing in this time of joy, we fight over thelast parking place at the mall. Our prayers are replaced with bakingcookies and decorating the tree. And what should be our consistentthanksgiving becomes “What I want for Christmas is…”I challenge everyone this Advent to try and live by this simple messagefrom St. Paul to “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Inall circumstances give thanks…” Through doing this and actingas God wills for us, we find true happiness and the true meaning ofthe Season.Lord God, You are the reason for glad tidings. You are my constant source ofgladness. Please help me now and always to live by these words of St. Paul andto always do Your will. In Your name. Amen.Jessica MorrellAssistant Director of Campus Ministry
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