Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
There are a couple of questions I either get asked or I ask this time of year:
- What do I want for Christmas this year? (Asked by others)
- What does my niece or the name I drew for gift exchange want for Christmas this year?
But do we ask the important question? What are you going to give Jesus for Christmas this
year?
Here’s what I’m trying to give Jesus this year:
My sins – his name means “one who will save us from our sins”. This is a great time of year for reconciliation and confession. I invite you to our Communal Reconciliation next Sunday at 2 PM in the Church.
And my heart – that is truly what Jesus wants. But sometimes I hold back what’s in my heart. Here’s a short prayer from Pope Francis that might help us give our heart to Jesus: “There is an ancient prayer – I learned it from my grandmother – which said: ‘Jesus, make my heart more like yours.’ It is a beautiful prayer. ‘Make my heart more like yours.’ A beautiful prayer, short
…”
Have a great 2nd week of Advent!
Please know of my prayers for you! Please pray for me!
#iwontbackdown
#onlyyoucandoitbutnotalone
