SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT | DECEMBER 7, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/second-sunday-of-advent/
SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: DECEMBER 7, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day
MEMORIAL OF SAINT AMBROSE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 7TH | Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Ambrose | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-december-7th/
Watch “Angelus Prayer with Pope Leo” | Live from the Vatican | December 7, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-december-7-2025/
Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | December 7, 2025 | “Holy Mass from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy” | Pray “Holy Rosary Novena From Lourdes” | Pray “The Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy” | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-december-7-2025/
NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | DAY 9: Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Immaculate Conception Starts, November 29 – December 7th. Traditionally prayed in preparation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/novena-to-the-blessed-virgin-mary-the-immaculate-conception/
We thank God for the successful completion of the Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Immaculate Conception.
ADVENT SEASON AND IT’S SIGNIFICANCE IN THE LITURGICAL YEAR | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/advent-season-and-its-significance-in-the-liturgical-year/
THE LITURGICAL YEAR IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-liturgical-year-in-the-catholic-church/
SAINT ANDREW’S CHRISTMAS NOVENA: [The Saint Andrew’s Christmas Novena prayer below is traditionally prayed 15 times a day from November 30, the Feast of Saint Andrew, through Christmas Eve] | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-dayfeast-day-november-30th/
Greetings and blessings, beloved family!
Today, the Second Sunday of Advent invites us to prepare our hearts as we light the Candle of Peace, welcoming Christ’s calming presence and embracing the gentle, enduring peace He brings to our world.
On this day, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, one of the great Fathers whose wisdom, preaching, and steadfast defense of the faith shaped Christian tradition for centuries. As we enter this Second Sunday of Advent, the liturgy invites us to deepen our longing for the promised Messiah, the One foretold by Isaiah who brings justice, peace, and renewal to all creation. The Scriptures speak of a Kingdom marked by harmony and righteousness, a Savior who gathers both Jews and Gentiles into one family, and the urgent call of John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord through sincere repentance. On this blessed day, we ask the Lord to stir our hearts with the same zeal, clarity, and courage that marked the life of Saint Ambrose, so that our Advent journey may draw us closer to Christ and prepare us to welcome Him with purified minds and renewed hope.
We joyfully thank God for the gift of life and for leading us safely into the month of December. As we continue this sacred journey of faith, we give thanks for God’s boundless mercy and the hope of eternal life promised to those who believe in Him. May the witness of the Saints and the faith of our loved ones inspire us to live each day in holiness, humility, and love. This month of December, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, invites us to grow in grace and devotion, following her example of purity, obedience, and complete trust in God’s plan. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of All Saints, may God fill our hearts with hope, strengthen our faith, and guide us in holiness throughout this Advent season. May this month bring light to our minds, peace to our hearts, and strength to our souls. Amen 🙏🏽
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” ~ Matthew 5:4
We join our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV to pray for the gentle repose of the souls of our dear beloved late Pope Francis, the Cardinals, Bishops, Priests and Religious who have gone to be with the Lord. We also remember in prayer all who began this journey of life with us but are no longer here. We pray for the gentle repose of the souls of our loved ones who recently passed away, and we continue to pray for the souls in Purgatory; lost souls. For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed, may the Lord receive them into the light of Eternal Kingdom.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His Saints.” ~ Psalm 116:15
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May their gentle souls through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ… Amen 🙏🏽
PRAYER FOR THE DEAD: In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life, you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen🙏🏽✝️🕯✝️🕯✝️🕯
Lord Almighty, we lift our hearts in gratitude for Your unfailing love, protection, and mercy that carried us through the past month. We entrust the days of December into Your hands, asking for Your blessings, guidance, and peace upon our lives and families. May this month be for us a time of renewed faith, deeper hope, and overflowing joy. We pray especially for all families, for children, parents, and teachers, that they may be strengthened and protected. Bless those who will celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, new opportunities, and milestones this month, and comfort those who enter it with heavy hearts or struggles. Lord, go before us, walk beside us, and remain with us always, now and forever. Amen. 🙏🏽
Today, we humbly pray for the poor, abandoned, and those in need, for all those who are marginalized in our society. For those who are imprisoned, especially those who are unjustly imprisoned. We pray for charitable organizations, asking God’s blessing upon their mission and we lift our prayers for peace, love, justice and unity in our families, marriages and our world. May God protect us all and keep us safe and united in peace, love and faith. Amen 🙏🏽
Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary on this special Feast day, we lift our prayers for the protection, safety and well-being of healthcare professionals, educators, missionaries, pilots, and all travelers. We ask for healing for the sick and dying, especially those who are suffering from cancers and other terminal diseases, strength for the weary, peace in troubled homes, and provision for all in need. Guide our steps in righteousness, protect us from harm, and fill our hearts with faith, joy, and gratitude. May this month draw us closer to Your will, and may every day be a testimony of Your goodness and mercy in our lives. We begin this month with trust in Your unfailing love, Lord, and we surrender all that lies ahead into Your hands. Amen 🙏🏾
We continue to pray for the Church, the Clergy, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, the Cardinals, Bishops, all Priests, that they be sanctified in their ministry to God’s people. We pray for persecuted Christians, for the conversion of sinners, and Christians all over the world suffering from political and religious unrest.
Through the intercession of St. Joseph, we pray for all fathers, mothers, workers, and all those who labor in this world. May the Lord bless the work of their hands, and may God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of Advent. Wishing us all and our loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and grace-filled month of December. 🙏🏽
ADVENT SEASON AND IT’S SIGNIFICANCE IN THE LITURGICAL YEAR | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/advent-season-and-its-significance-in-the-liturgical-year/
Advent is the sacred four-week season that opens the Church’s Liturgical Year, inviting us to prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus Christ and to look forward with hope to His Second Coming. The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival,” reminding us that this season is marked by both joyful expectation and spiritual readiness. Traditionally, Advent is represented by the wreath and its four candles symbols of hope, peace, joy, and love, guiding us week by week as we reflect on the unfolding mystery of our salvation.
As we enter this holy season, the Church calls us to step back from the noise and hurry that often fill this time of year. Advent is not merely a countdown to Christmas; it is a grace-filled invitation to renew our relationship with God, deepen our prayer life, and open our hearts to the transforming light of Christ. Through Scripture, quiet reflection, and acts of charity, we are encouraged to grow in faith and to make room for the Lord who desires to dwell within us. This season also reconnects us with the longings of God’s people throughout history, those who waited in hope for the Messiah and trusted in God’s promises even in times of darkness.
As we journey through these weeks, may Advent help us rediscover what truly matters: the gift of God’s love made flesh in Jesus Christ. May it inspire us to embrace a spirit of watchfulness, simplicity, and gratitude, allowing Christ’s light to shine through our words and actions. And as we prepare to celebrate His birth, may our hearts be renewed with the hope that He who came once in humility will come again in glory.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, as we begin this season of Advent, open our hearts to Your presence and fill us with the hope, peace, joy, and love that only You can give. Teach us to wait for You with faith, to prepare for You with sincerity, and to welcome You with humility and gratitude. May Your light guide our steps and renew our spirits as we journey toward Christmas. Amen 🙏🏾
ADVENT PRAYER – SECOND WEEK: The prayer that follows is to be repeated each day of the second week. After the prayer, the oldest child lights the first and second purple candles.
LEADER: O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds. Through Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen. 🙏🏽
(The two candles are allowed to burn during the evening meals of the second week.)
SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Second Sunday of Advent | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Today’s Bible Readings: Second Sunday of Advent | December 7, 2025
Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1–10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 12–13, 17
Reading 2: Romans 15:4–9
Gospel: Matthew 3:1–12
Gospel Reading ~ Matthew 3:1–12
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
“John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins. When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones. Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in his hand. He will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist enters like a blazing prophetic fire, summoning us to a renewal that reaches deep into the soul. His words are urgent, not because God wants to frighten us, but because He longs to awaken us and prepare us for the transforming grace of Christ. Advent is a season of holy anticipation, and John’s message reminds us that preparation for the Lord is not passive. It involves repentance, a sincere turning of the heart toward God, a willingness to realign our priorities, and a desire to bear good fruit. John challenges the complacency that could so easily settle into our spiritual lives. We cannot rely on external identity, routine faithfulness, or past merits. The kingdom of heaven is at hand, and the Lord desires hearts that are humble, repentant, and open to His purifying fire.
In John’s bold voice, we hear a call that pierces through the noise of our world and the distractions of daily life. He urges us to examine the soil of our hearts, are we producing fruit worthy of repentance? Are there habits, attitudes, or hidden attachments that prevent the Lord from fully dwelling within us? Advent becomes a sacred moment when the Lord invites us to clear away every obstacle and to stand ready for His coming. Christ desires to baptize us anew with the Holy Spirit and fire, fire that purifies, strengthens, and transforms. To prepare the way of the Lord is to allow His grace to reorder our lives with courage, sincerity, and hope.
In the First Reading, Isaiah unveils one of the most beautiful and hopeful prophecies in Scripture: the promise of the Messiah, the shoot that springs from the stump of Jesse. From a lineage that seemed lifeless, God brings forth a new beginning. This Messiah, filled with the Spirit of the Lord, will bring wisdom, understanding, justice, and peace. The peace He brings is not fragile or temporary, it is a harmony so deep that even natural enemies dwell side by side. Isaiah’s vision lifts our hearts beyond the brokenness of the world and reveals God’s dream for His people: a restored creation filled with justice, knowledge, and holiness. As we journey through Advent, this prophecy rekindles our longing for Christ, who alone brings lasting peace and makes all things new.
“Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.” The psalm echoes the same longing Isaiah proclaims. It paints the portrait of a righteous King whose reign is marked by compassion, justice, mercy, and protection for the poor. This King defends the vulnerable, restores dignity to the oppressed, and brings peace that extends to the ends of the earth. As we pray this psalm today, we place before the Lord our world’s deep need for healing, its violence, divisions, injustices, and pains. Advent invites us to pray not only for global peace but for the peace Christ must establish within our own hearts, homes, and relationships.
In the Second Reading Saint Paul reminds us that Scripture is given for our endurance and encouragement, so that we may grow in hope. He calls us to unity “to think in harmony with one another” reflecting the very heart of Christ. Advent is a season of reconciliation, of bridging divisions, of seeking harmony, and of welcoming one another as Christ welcomed us. Paul also reminds us that God’s promises are trustworthy and that Christ’s coming fulfills ancient prophecies while extending God’s mercy to all nations. His words invite us to hold onto hope, even in difficult seasons, knowing that God is ever faithful.
As we reflect and meditate on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are invited to ask ourselves: Am I responding to John’s call to repentance with sincerity and openness? What areas of my life still need God’s healing, purifying fire? Am I producing fruit that reflects a heart turned toward the Lord? Do I long for the peace and justice Isaiah describes, and do I strive to be an instrument of that peace in my own daily encounters? Am I welcoming others as Christ welcomes me with mercy, patience, and compassion? Am I allowing Scripture to strengthen my hope and shape my decisions during this Advent season? What steps can I take this week to prepare the way for the Lord more intentionally in my life? As we continue our journey through this Second Week of Advent, let us embrace John the Baptist’s invitation with renewed sincerity, allowing the Lord to clear away whatever stands in the path of His grace. The Messiah we await is the Prince of Peace, the just King foretold by Isaiah, the One who gathers all nations into the mercy of God. Therefore, let this week be a time of intentional preparation, choosing silence over haste, prayer over distraction, kindness over irritation, and acts of charity over self-concern. Strengthened by the hope Scripture offers and guided by the Spirit who renews all things, may we prepare a place for Christ not only in our hearts but in the witness of our lives. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us the grace to go forward with courage, ready to bear good fruit and to shine as signs of God’s peace in a world longing for His light. 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, prepare my heart to welcome You with sincerity, humility, and love. Stir within me a spirit of repentance, that I may turn away from anything that hinders Your grace. Cleanse me with the fire of Your Spirit and make my life bear fruit that glorifies You. Fill me with the hope of Isaiah’s prophecy, the peace of the psalmist, and the unity to which Saint Paul calls us. As I journey through this Advent season, awaken in me a deeper longing for You and help me to walk in Your truth with fidelity and joy. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT AMBROSE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH – FEAST DAY: DECEMBER 7TH: Today, the Church joyfully celebrates the Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (Patron of beekeepers, students, poets, and catechumens). His life stands as a radiant testimony to the transforming power of God’s grace, the courage of true shepherds, and the depth of wisdom that flows from a soul rooted in Scripture and prayer. As we honor this holy bishop during the Advent season, we ask for his intercession that we may grow in fortitude, clarity of faith, and purity of heart, preparing more fervently for the coming of Christ our Savior. May his example inspire us to embrace truth with courage, to love the Church with devotion, and to persevere in holiness amid the challenges of our time. 🙏🏾
Saints of the Day with Daily Reflections | December 7th https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com
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SAINT AMBROSE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH: Saint Ambrose of Milan (c. 340–397 A.D.), one of the four great Latin Doctors of the Church, was born into a noble Roman family in Gaul (modern-day France), where his father served as Prefect of the Praetorium. After his father’s death, he returned to Rome with his mother, receiving an excellent education and becoming well-versed in Greek, literature, poetry, and law. His brilliance and integrity quickly brought him public honor, and he was appointed Governor of Liguria and Aemilia, residing in Milan. At the death of the Bishop of Milan in 374, deep tensions between Catholics and Arians threatened the peace of the city. Ambrose, then still a catechumen preparing for baptism, intervened to calm the crowds. In that moment, a child’s voice rang out, “Ambrose for bishop!”—and the entire assembly took up the cry. Though reluctant and unprepared for ecclesiastical office, he surrendered to the will of God after the emperor forbade anyone from hiding him. Within a week, he was baptized, ordained, and consecrated Bishop of Milan at only thirty-four years old.
Once ordained, Ambrose devoted himself entirely to the Church. He gave away his wealth to the poor, entrusted his lands to the Church, and took up the study of Scripture under the priest Simplicianus. His leadership was marked by courage, justice, and unshakable fidelity to the doctrine of Christ. He defended the faith against the widespread Arian heresy, presided at councils, challenged emperors when necessary, and protected the Church from political interference. His fearless correction of Emperor Theodosius is one of the most famous displays of episcopal fortitude in Christian history.
A gifted writer and preacher, Ambrose introduced lectio divina into the Latin Church and composed hymns and liturgical practices that shaped Western worship for centuries. His eloquence earned him the title “the honey-tongued Doctor.” Among his greatest legacies was his spiritual influence on Saint Augustine, whom he welcomed, instructed, and ultimately baptized in 387a n event that changed the course of Christian history. Saint Ambrose served the Church faithfully for twenty-three years until his holy death in 397. His writings remained a cornerstone of Christian theology throughout the centuries, and his statue today stands as one of the four supporting figures beneath the Chair of Saint Peter in Rome. Feast: December 7
PRAYER: O God, who raised up Saint Ambrose as a fearless shepherd, a brilliant teacher, and a defender of the true faith, grant that through his intercession we may grow in wisdom, humility, and courage. Strengthen our leaders with his apostolic fortitude, inflame our hearts with love for Your Word, and guide us along the path of truth he so faithfully taught. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
Our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Ambrose ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏾
SAINT ANDREW PRAYER: St. Andrew Christmas Novena begins on the Feast of St. Andrew (November 30th). The following beautiful prayer is traditionally recited fifteen times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps us increase our awareness of the real focus of Christmas and helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires, [here mention your request] through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen”🙏🏾
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Watch “HOLY MASS PRESIDED BY POPE LEO XIV IN TURKEY | LIVE FROM ISTANBUL VOLKSWAGEN ARENA | VIGIL OF THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT | November 29, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-november-30-2025/
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LIST OF ALL NOVENAS | Month of December | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/list-of-all-novenas-december/
COMMON CATHOLIC PRAYERS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/common-catholic-prayers/
THE HOLY ROSARY: WHAT IS THE HOLY ROSARY AND WHY DO WE PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2024/11/21/the-holy-rosary-what-is-the-holy-rosary-and-why-do-we-pray-the-holy-rosary/
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THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER: For Christians in areas of conflict. Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.
(https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)
DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF DECEMBER | MONTH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a celebration of God’s most wondrous work in preparing a pure and spotless Mother for His Son. From the first moment of her existence, Mary was preserved from the stain of Original Sin by a singular grace and privilege, in view of the merits of Christ’s saving passion. She is the “all-holy,” full of grace, the radiant dawn announcing the coming of our Savior, and the perfect model of what God desires for every Christian—a life transformed by grace.
This devotion reaches its summit on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, one of the most cherished Marian feasts of the Church. Throughout this month, the Church invites us to contemplate Mary’s unique call, her purity of heart, and her total openness to God’s will. As we enter the Advent season and prepare for the birth of Christ, Mary stands before us as the first and most faithful disciple—the woman whose “yes” changed the course of salvation history.
In honoring Mary Immaculate, we are drawn into the mystery of God’s redeeming love and reminded that holiness is possible for us too through God’s grace. May this month awaken in us a deeper devotion to the Mother of God and inspire us to imitate her virtues of humility, purity, obedience, and trust.
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” 🙏🏽
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PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we celebrate this Second Sunday of Advent and honor the Memorial of Saint Ambrose, we lift our hearts in confident hope before the Lord. We pray for the grace to welcome the peace, justice, and harmony foretold by Isaiah asking that Christ, the long-awaited Shoot from the stump of Jesse, renew our world where violence, fear, and division still wound many lives. May the Lord purify our hearts through the call of John the Baptist, helping us to repent sincerely and prepare a straight path for His coming. We pray for unity among all peoples, as Saint Paul teaches, that we may “think in harmony with one another” and glorify God with one voice. Through the intercession of Saint Ambrose, we ask for courageous leaders in the Church and society, for integrity among shepherds, and for all who teach and defend the truth. May the Lord console the sick and the troubled, shelter the poor, strengthen families, guide students and those seeking wisdom, and give peace to every soul longing for His light in this Advent season.
LET US PRAY:
Jesus, our Just Judge, You hold the winnowing fan in Your sacred hand and separate the righteous from the sinner. Please grant me the grace to see my sin clearly, so that I may humbly acknowledge it and turn from it with all my might. May I build this foundation of repentance during Advent, so that Christmas becomes an even greater time of union with You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You come as the Prince of Peace and the Light for all nations. Stir our hearts with the grace of true repentance, that we may prepare the way for Your coming with humility, joy, and steadfast faith. Grant us the spirit of wisdom and understanding promised through the prophet Isaiah, and renew in us a deep longing for justice, harmony, and unity. Through the powerful example and intercession of Saint Ambrose, strengthen us to love Your truth boldly, to live our faith courageously, and to be instruments of Your peace in a world that longs for Your healing. Keep us faithful in this holy season, watchful for Your presence, and ready to welcome You with pure and generous hearts. Amen. 🙏🏾
Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, and Saint Ambrose ~ Pray for us 🙏🏾
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Amen 🙏🏽
Thanking God for the precious gift of this new day, and on this Second Sunday of Advent, may our hearts remain open to the quiet working of the Holy Spirit who continues to guide, renew, and strengthen us each day. As we begin the month of December, we lift our hearts in gratitude for the blessings of the past and entrust the days ahead into God’s loving hands. In this sacred season of hopeful expectation, may our Advent journey be filled with light, peace, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ, our long-awaited Savior, walks with us always. Alleluia! May God grant journey mercies to all those traveling this week. Have a blessed, safe, grace-filled 2nd Sunday of Advent, a fruitful season of Advent, a fulfilling week ahead and a peaceful month of December 🙏🏽
Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖
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