
December 13th
Today we entrust those most in need to Christ’s compassion, hope, and healing. May St. Jude keep them in his care.
Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations.
December 14th
Throughout the world there is much turmoil. God, grant aid and peace to all people, and bless the Claretians in their ministries to help those in need.
Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”
December 15th
We are gathered together in our love for St. Jude. We pray for our special intentions, through his intercession.
I am Gabriel, who stands before God. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news. But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.
December 16th
Forgiveness is an essential fruit of the spirit. Dear God, give us the strength to forgive and the courage to ask forgiveness.
A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a Spirit of wisdom and of understanding; a Spirit of counsel and of strength; a Spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord.
December 17th
God wants us to be fulfilled in our lives and become all that we were created to be. We turn to Him for the courage to take action toward that fulfillment.
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
December 18th
We may be busy with many things today, but we ground ourselves with quiet moments of prayer, allowing the joy of Christmas to flourish in our hearts.
Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For He has looked upon His lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His Name."