Monday, December 2nd
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 3rd
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 4th
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 5th
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 6th

St. Jude offers us hope so we might share it with kindness and generosity. Be open to the difference this simple guideline can make in your perspective, too!

Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low; the rugged land shall be made a plain, the rough country, a broad valley.

Saturday, December 7th
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.

Monday, December 9th
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.

Tuesday, December 10th
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.

Wednesday, December 11th
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 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."

Friday, December 13th
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 14th
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 16th
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 17th
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 18th
Today, we entrust those most in need to Christ’s compassion, hope, and healing. May St. Jude keep them in his care.

Jacob was 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.

Thursday, December 19th
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.

Friday, December 20th
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.

Saturday, December 21st
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.”