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Day 3: Calmness for Heart and Mind

Spirit of Peace,
you know how worry and fear
can take over and hound
a person’s tranquility.
Today I place my loved one,
with all his (her) worries and fears,
in your caring hands.
I place myself and my concerns
in your caring hands, as well.
Encourage us to face what troubles us.
Help us each to let go of what we fear.
Breathe your peace
through our anxious hearts,
and deepen our trust
in your abiding presence.

Today: I experience calmness of mind and heart.

Source: May I Walk You Home?, p. 77

This reflection from Anchors for the Soul: Daily Wisdom for Inspiration and Guidance by Joyce Rupp is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Ave Maria Press.
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Day 2: Divine Illumination

A brilliant radiance resides in us—
the Divine Illumination of our souls.
This radiance carries an immense energy
of love and wisdom.
Each of us bears this light every day of our lives,
even when the darkness looms so large
that we feel the light will be extinguished.
No wonder the hope-filled Jesus
referred to himself as “the Light,”
spoke of us having light within us,
and encouraged us to share this light with others.

Today: The light within me shines through the darkness.

Source: Little Pieces of Light, pp. 51–52

This reflection from Anchors for the Soul: Daily Wisdom for Inspiration and Guidance by Joyce Rupp is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Ave Maria Press.
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Day 1: A Container of Divine Presence

On cold winter days, I especially like the feel
of my favorite coffee mug in my hands,
and I thoroughly enjoy the sips of liquid
that bring welcomed warmth into my body.
My coffee mug reminds me
that cups are containers
designed to hold something refreshing,
just as we are containers
meant to hold the Divine Presence.
Because God dwells within me,
I like to think of myself
as a mini Ark of the Covenant.
God goes with me wherever I go.
I carry God into each relationship and experience.
A powerful thought, that one.

Today: I am a container of divine presence.

Source: The Cup of Our Life, p. 16

This reflection from Anchors for the Soul: Daily Wisdom for Inspiration and Guidance by Joyce Rupp is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Ave Maria Press.
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Special Advent Reflections

The season of Advent is upon us. The celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ. Here, you will find reflections to help you prepare for Christmas. The daily passages this year are shared with you from a variety of sources compiled in Joyce Rupp’s book, Anchors for the Soul, and will begin on November 27, 2022.

On December 25, Christmas Season reflections will start and continue through Epiphany on January 6. We hope that you will enjoy and share these reflections with others. From all of us at Diocesan, God’s many blessings to you throughout the Season. ~ Catholic Life Every Day