Second Thursday of Advent
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– You can follow the suggestions in the daily ‘Reflection’.
– You can listen to the music
Today’s Scripture
Matthew 11: 11-15 (WEB)
Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptiser; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptiser until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Reflection
Jesus speaks of John the Baptist as a force of fierce, unyielding devotion to the Kingdom. Living a life of faith in a distracted world is not passive; it requires an active, intentional choice to push past spiritual apathy. Where do you need a renewal of holy desire to fiercely pursue what matters most to God?
Grace to Ask For: A holy zeal and single-minded focus on the Kingdom.
Examen: Did I chase after fleeting distractions today, or did I pursue true, lasting joy?
Today’s Music
Prepare ye the way – John Michael Talbot