SIA; First Tuesday of Advent

Today's Advent theme for the first Tuesday of Advent to ponder is:


But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.


So how might we create a Spirituality in Action (SIA) for today from this theme?

My suggestions are as follows:

• Christmas is a time of giving, not exchanging gifts.  So if you are not yet predisposed to give a gift to a family member/work colleague, offer a novena of prayers/masses during advent before you walk the pavement for his/her gift.
• We all need healing, but each of us could easily specify whether it is our body, mind, spirit or all three. Why not attend an anointing of the sick mass in your parish. The blessings of God's healing is amazing. We can also revise what we can do to walk our path towards healing.
• If you can assist someone in need today, do so. If you cannot, then offer a prayer for those who suffer from want.
• Plant a new seed in your life-explore a different gift that God has given you and that is yet been underused or dormant.

You may wish to understand more about this scripture quote in my Jesse Tree Series.
A shoot needs caring for before it can shoot and a bud blossoms when it has roots.  
What buds will blossom in your spiritual life during this advent.  What buds of yours will blossom forth this day?