St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations

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St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations ~ Week 1

November 28 - First Sunday of Advent

Thank you for taking time to pray the St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations. We look forward to praying with and for you during these holy days.

Today the church celebrates its new year. As we enter into the quiet of Advent, resolve to grow in holiness. Even as the world’s pace quickens in anticipation of Christmas, embrace the practices of daily prayer, frequent reflection, and quiet solitude. Allow yourself to hear God’s voice.

Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Monday, November 29

Pray for peace. Jesus’ gentle love is needed all over the world. May peace enter all hearts and places where conflict lingers.

For over all, his glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain.

Tuesday, November 30

Where do you need healing? In your mind? Your spirit? Your body? Ask St. Jude to accompany you on the path to healing.

But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.

Wednesday, December 1

A life lived without reflection is not lived at all. Take some time today to examine your life. Where is God calling you to change?

Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! Let us rejoice and be glad!

Thursday, December 2

Generosity is the mark of Jesus’ disciples. Give honor and glory to God during Advent by sharing your gifts freely with those who have less than you do.

The way of the just is smooth; the path of the just You make level.

Friday, December 3

Advent is the season of waiting. Today embrace the opportunities you have to wait joyfully on others—including the Lord.

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

Saturday, December 4

A sense of gratitude does not happen all at once; it is practiced. Give thanks today for all you have been given.

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

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St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations ~ Week 2

December 5 - Second Sunday of Advent

Thank you for taking time to pray the St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations. We look forward to praying with and for you during these holy days.

As you light the second candle on the Advent wreath today, remember that St. Jude offers a light in the darkness. His love never leaves us, and his gift of hope is always there for you.

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

Monday, December 6

God draws us deeper into his friendship through these days of waiting. Stay with Jesus just a few moments extra in prayer today, just as you would linger with your best friend.

Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low.

Tuesday, December 7

We take a moment this tenth day of Advent to reflect with joy on the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, which we celebrate this day:

Today we celebrate Mary our mother, conceived without sin. Pray for the gift of a pure heart and for her gentle guidance in times of temptation.

With God nothing will be impossible.

Wednesday, December 8

Is there a part of you that feels lost? Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and keep you on the straight path of the Lord.

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

Thursday, December 9

Your faith is a precious gift from God. Be generous in sharing your faith with the people you love and with those who have no faith.

You shall rejoice in the Lord, and glory in the Holy One of Israel.

Friday, December 10

Doubt, anxiety, and loneliness can crowd our hearts. Call on St. Jude to wipe away your fears and reassure you of the season’s joy.

I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.

Saturday, December 11

In order for peace to prevail, there must first be justice. Pray for all leaders, that their hearts be moved with compassion for those who are treated unfairly.

The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom.

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Advent week 2

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St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations ~ Week 3

December 12 - Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)

Thank you for taking time to pray the St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations. We look forward to praying with and for you during these holy days.

Jesus’ coming at Christmas gives birth to the Holy Family. Say a prayer for the members of your family this day, asking the Lord to hold each of them in the palm of His hand.

Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.

Monday, December 13

How patient have you been today? Look closely at those times when peace has eluded you and ask God to strengthen you.

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

Tuesday, December 14

The sleeping Christ child reminds us not to worry—that we are safe in the arms of God. Rest peacefully in His love.

The virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

Wednesday, December 15

Miracles do happen. Think of all you have accomplished in your life—all of these accomplishments give witness to the power of faith in God. Say a prayer of thanksgiving to St. Jude.

He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

Thursday, December 16

Today ask for the grace to be more aware of how Jesus is always at your side. Seek Him out in the faces of everyone you meet.

The Virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.

Friday, December 17

Take the road less traveled. Find some way to change your routine today, and give thanks for your freedom.

Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

Saturday, December 18

Jesus, the King of kings, will be born a poor, helpless little child. How can you embrace poverty as he did?

The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

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Advent Week 3

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St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations ~ Week 4

December 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Thank you for taking time to pray the St. Jude Daily Advent Meditations. We look forward to praying with and for you during these holy days.

Turn to St. Jude in a special way today. Give over to him whatever may be in your heart: sadness, joy, burdens, and longings. Know that you pray with all the members of the St. Jude League.

Mary bore a son, and named him Jesus.

Monday, December 20

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 21

The first light of dawn is a symbol of God greeting his children, as a kind father or mother greets them. God is there not as a taskmaster, but as someone who wishes only to gladden hearts, brighten eyes, and get us ready for whatever the day brings.

Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.

Wednesday, December 22

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.

Thursday, December 23

The birth of the Christ child is near; take time today to reflect on what it means to celebrate the birth of our Lord and savior every year!

Prepare the way for the coming of the Lord!

Friday, December 24

We take a moment this blessed Christmas Eve to reflect with expectant joy:

Glory to God in the Highest! And peace to His people on earth! As the shepherds rejoiced with the angels, let us give glory to God for His goodness and love.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for He has visited and brought redemption to His people.

Saturday, December 25

We take a moment this blessed Christmas Day to reflect with joy:

Joy fills the world, for Christ the Savior is born!

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth.

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Advent Week 4

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