Day Five - Fourth Reflection
Do we joyfully "give flesh" to the Gospel in our relationships with others?
Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of
God. (Romans 15.7)
Do I hide behind social media
instead of creating face-to-face relationships?
Have I developed patterns or judging or blaming people or giving criticism that is not meant to be helpful?
Am I hurtful toward others in actions, thoughts or words?
Do I judge or criticize people who are different from me?
Have I developed patterns or judging or blaming people or giving criticism that is not meant to be helpful?
Am I hurtful toward others in actions, thoughts or words?
Do I judge or criticize people who are different from me?
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in
harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus. (Romans 15.5)
In my family, do I communicate my
love and care in a sincere and direct way?
Do I allow others in my family circle to grow into the people God created them to be?
Do I celebrate the success of family members without jealousy or envy?
Do I allow others in my family circle to grow into the people God created them to be?
Do I celebrate the success of family members without jealousy or envy?
That with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15.6)
In my own way, do I consciously
strive to make peace a reality, to embody peace in the world around me?
Do I use my gifts and talents to work for justice?
Do I use my gifts and talents to work for justice?
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring
glad tidings to the poor. (Isaiah 61.1)
Do I help fill the essential
needs of others , as Jesus did?
Do I feed the hungry and give water to those who thirst?
Do I clothe the naked? Do I visit the sick and the imprisoned?
Do I help provide shelter for the homeless?
Do I assist and protect those in their last days of life?
Do I support public policies which aid the vulnerable, poor, and marginalized?
Do I feed the hungry and give water to those who thirst?
Do I clothe the naked? Do I visit the sick and the imprisoned?
Do I help provide shelter for the homeless?
Do I assist and protect those in their last days of life?
Do I support public policies which aid the vulnerable, poor, and marginalized?
Conclusion
In what way(s) could I improve my relationships with others this Advent?
In what way(s) could I improve my relationships with others this Advent?
Advent Prayer
We thank you and praise you,
Word-Made-Flesh,
for your presence within us, around us, and through us;
for making our world a hallowed, holy place,
for giving a human touch to grace.
Fill our hearts with joy as we enter into the celebration of your birth,
as we welcome you once again,
and as we joyfully await your final coming in glory!
Amen.
for your presence within us, around us, and through us;
for making our world a hallowed, holy place,
for giving a human touch to grace.
Fill our hearts with joy as we enter into the celebration of your birth,
as we welcome you once again,
and as we joyfully await your final coming in glory!
Amen.
Adapted from Joyfully
We Wait--An Advent Examination of Conscience.
Copyright by Twenty Third Publications.
Used with Permission
Copyright by Twenty Third Publications.
Used with Permission
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