Advent 1 (A) First Week of Advent: Saying “Yes” to the Journey
As Advent begins this week, we invite you to orient yourself to the coming of Jesus at Christmas through the practices of Journeying the Way of Love. This journey begins by saying “yes” to God’s call to birth new life into the world—a call that is both powerful and gentle, a call that will, if fully embraced, grow beyond our imaginations, spilling out of ourselves and into our family, friends, community, and the whole world. Over the course of this holy season, we invite you to respond to that call using these daily practices, and encourage you to offer them to your friends, family, and neighbors.
Sunday, December 1
WORSHIP: What word or words from worship today have found a home in your heart? Share these words with a friend or family member.
Monday, December 2
GO: Take time to listen closely to someone you may not ordinarily take seriously, or who has a different perspective than you. Pray to hear them as God hears them.
Tuesday, December 3
LEARN: Read Luke 1:30. What are you afraid of that keeps you from saying “yes” to God?
Wednesday, December 4
PRAY: Set a timer for three minutes. Silently repeat this prayer: “Here I am, God.”
Thursday, December 5
BLESS: The angel blessed Mary with the gift of presence. To whom can you give the gift of presence this week?
Friday, December 6
TURN: In giving generously, St. Nicholas turned from a sense of scarcity to a posture of abundance. What do you need to turn from in order to be generous of heart?
Saturday, December 7
REST: From what could you rest in order to receive renewed life? Take as long as you are able to find that rest today.
As Advent begins this week, we invite you to orient yourself to the coming of Jesus at Christmas through the practices of Journeying the Way of Love. This journey begins by saying “yes” to God’s call to birth new life into the world—a call that is both powerful and gentle, a call that will, if fully embraced, grow beyond our imaginations, spilling out of ourselves and into our family, friends, community, and the whole world. Over the course of this holy season, we invite you to respond to that call using these daily practices, and encourage you to offer them to your friends, family, and neighbors.
Sunday, December 1
WORSHIP: What word or words from worship today have found a home in your heart? Share these words with a friend or family member.
Monday, December 2
GO: Take time to listen closely to someone you may not ordinarily take seriously, or who has a different perspective than you. Pray to hear them as God hears them.
Tuesday, December 3
LEARN: Read Luke 1:30. What are you afraid of that keeps you from saying “yes” to God?
Wednesday, December 4
PRAY: Set a timer for three minutes. Silently repeat this prayer: “Here I am, God.”
Thursday, December 5
BLESS: The angel blessed Mary with the gift of presence. To whom can you give the gift of presence this week?
Friday, December 6
TURN: In giving generously, St. Nicholas turned from a sense of scarcity to a posture of abundance. What do you need to turn from in order to be generous of heart?
Saturday, December 7
REST: From what could you rest in order to receive renewed life? Take as long as you are able to find that rest today.