Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (website, Facebook).
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 (full readings)
Pat's Reflections: In today's Genesis reading, Eve was referred to as the "mother of all the living"...but upon Eve saying yes to Satan, death was allowed into the world. Much like Christ was the new Adam, Mary was the new Eve...and serves as "mother of all the living." On this Feast of the Immaculate Conception, let us celebrate Mary's "yes, Lord"...and our own mother's yes to God and Life!
* When setting up our manger scene, Mary broke. After gluing her back together, she is missing a piece on the top of her head...holiness! This reminded me of the little boy who didn't get what he wanted for Christmas, so he covered up a statue of Mary, kneeled down, and said, "Lord, if you ever want to see your Mother again..."
* When the devotion auto email does not work, you can access the devotion on the website (posted at 0230 CST). The devotion website now has a RSS news feed sign up (in blue border).
* Check out the LIFE Runners update and TrueManhood post.
Faith Challenge: During Advent, visit a nursing home with your family/friends...ask the elderly about their lives...sing some carols...prepare to be blessed! Also, my extended family is giving our adults Christmas funds to the Alpha Center...please consider this critical need...a true Christmas gift for the Unborn.
Counter-Culture News: LSN, Vatican, AFA, Priests for Life, Live Action
* New video shows Chile’s defense of life doesn’t stop with trapped miners
* Enjoy this amazing Hallelujah song...sure surprised the mall food court!
Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). View, add, update Prayers on our website. Let’s pray now.
Feast Day: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Faith Quote: "God's presence in us is the basis of our existence. The road of interiority and contemplation is not for the chosen few, but for every authentic believer." ~ John Paul II
Through Christ Our Lord,
Pat
Phil 4:13
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 (full readings)
Pat's Reflections: In today's Genesis reading, Eve was referred to as the "mother of all the living"...but upon Eve saying yes to Satan, death was allowed into the world. Much like Christ was the new Adam, Mary was the new Eve...and serves as "mother of all the living." On this Feast of the Immaculate Conception, let us celebrate Mary's "yes, Lord"...and our own mother's yes to God and Life!
* When setting up our manger scene, Mary broke. After gluing her back together, she is missing a piece on the top of her head...holiness! This reminded me of the little boy who didn't get what he wanted for Christmas, so he covered up a statue of Mary, kneeled down, and said, "Lord, if you ever want to see your Mother again..."
* When the devotion auto email does not work, you can access the devotion on the website (posted at 0230 CST). The devotion website now has a RSS news feed sign up (in blue border).
* Check out the LIFE Runners update and TrueManhood post.
Faith Challenge: During Advent, visit a nursing home with your family/friends...ask the elderly about their lives...sing some carols...prepare to be blessed! Also, my extended family is giving our adults Christmas funds to the Alpha Center...please consider this critical need...a true Christmas gift for the Unborn.
Counter-Culture News: LSN, Vatican, AFA, Priests for Life, Live Action
* New video shows Chile’s defense of life doesn’t stop with trapped miners
* Enjoy this amazing Hallelujah song...sure surprised the mall food court!
Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). View, add, update Prayers on our website. Let’s pray now.
Feast Day: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Faith Quote: "God's presence in us is the basis of our existence. The road of interiority and contemplation is not for the chosen few, but for every authentic believer." ~ John Paul II
Through Christ Our Lord,
Pat
Phil 4:13
* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (23% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa
* Evangelize:Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (23% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa
* Evangelize:Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.
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