Monday, December 4th
Advent is a time for looking within. Give some thought to which aspects of your spiritual life you hope will benefit from these days of reflection.

Come, let us climb the Lord's mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.

Tuesday, December 5th
Advent is a time for giving. Consider what small ways you can reach out in service to others during the coming weeks.

Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the Lord for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!

Wednesday, December 6th
St. Jude, help us grow in virtue this Advent. We pray for a new year full of faith, hope, and love.

Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock.

Thursday, December 7th
In the last month of the year, consider the gift of time. Ask God for the grace and insight to use your time on earth wisely.

Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people.

Friday, December 8th
Today, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Pray for the gift of a pure heart and for her gentle guidance in times of temptation. The Blessed Mother gave herself over freely to God’s will. May you discern God’s presence in your life so you can continue to say yes to His call to faith.

Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.

Saturday, December 9th
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Juan Diego. Prayer is the foundation of our faith. Turn to God, who knows our needs before we even bring them to Him, and trust that our prayers never go unheard.

I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. If you would hearken to my commandments, your prosperity would be like a river, and your vindication like the waves of the sea.

Monday, December 11th
Let the Lord into your life. Spend some time in a quiet place with God today, and you will be surprised at the reward it will bring. 

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Tuesday, December 12th
Our Lady of Guadalupe offered Juan Diego miraculous roses in winter as a sign of her love for all people. May she protect and bless us as we celebrate her feast today.

Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior."

Wednesday, December 13th
Is there an area of your life that is in need of healing? Let St. Jude know your need for guidance, insight, and hope.

Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

Thursday, December 14th
We devote ourselves to St. Jude, keeping him close to us in prayer. St. Jude, we offer you all of our petitions with gratitude.

The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Friday, December 15th
Prayer is the foundation of our faith. Turn to God, who knows our needs before we even bring them to Him, and trust that our prayers never go unheard.

I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. If you would hearken to my commandments, your prosperity would be like a river, and your vindication like the waves of the sea.

Saturday, December 16th
Today we pray for those who have drifted away from the Church. May St. Jude bring them back to Christ’s love and keep them in His care.

You are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

Monday, December 18th
Jesus lived His mission to show through His actions that everyone is a beloved child of God. Pray that God will bless the Claretians as they follow in Christ’s ministry of service.

I am the Lord, your God, who grasps your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I will help you.”

Tuesday, December 19th
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.”

Wednesday, December 20th
Children await Christmas with blessed excitement. May God watch over them, and may they know His love throughout their lives.

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.

Thursday, December 21st
Family is a special part of Christmas. May those who are away from their families feel the presence of God, and may all families experience His healing love.

Here is your God; he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you.

Friday, December 22nd
Like Mary and Joseph who traveled to Bethlehem, say a prayer for those traveling this Christmas. May God keep them safe during their journeys.

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

Saturday, December 23rd
Think of the rejection Mary and Joseph faced when they were not received in the inn. Reflect on those who have rejected you in the past and forgive them now.

The world’s true light, the Lord, comes with power and might.

Monday, December 25th — Christmas Day
Christ the Savior is born! As we celebrate in joyful gratitude with others around the world, we look for His continued presence in ourselves and others.

For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests."