Blessed Mothers of the Faithful

Sunday, December 22         FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Blessed Mothers of the Faithful Luke 1:39-56 NRSV Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (Luke 1:41b-42) Don’t be...

Joseph Obediently Honors Mary’s Role

Saturday, December 21 Joseph Obediently Honors Mary’s Role Matthew 1:18-25 NRSV When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son…(Matthew 1:24-25)...

Mary Accepts Miracle of Pregnancy

Friday, December 20 Mary Accepts Miracle of Pregnancy Luke 1:34-38 NRSV Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:38) We can be used for the birthing of miracles if we but...

Virgin Conception Announced to Mary

Thursday, December 19 Virgin Conception Announced to Mary Luke 1:26-33 NRSV And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. (Luke 1:31) Pray this breath prayer several times:  (Exhale) With God, (Inhale) all is possible! (Exhale)...

Young Woman’s Pregnancy Is Sign of Immanuel

Wednesday, December 18 Young Woman’s Pregnancy Is Sign of Immanuel Isaiah 7:10-17 NRSV Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14) God continues to give signs. ...

Zechariah Blesses God for John’s Ministry

Tuesday, December 17 Zechariah Blesses God for John’s Ministry Luke 1:67-79 NRSV And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, (Luke 1:76) John was special and had a particular call on his life. ...
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