ADVENT 2020 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION SERIES
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Advent 2020 Gospel Acclamation Series |
SATURDAY OF FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT
In preparing for Christmas
during Advent, I would like to reflect up on the Gospel Acclamations each day.
You might wonder why I chose
to reflect upon the Gospel Acclamations. My reasons are as follows:
1.
They are short and can be used as a prayer
focus throughout the day.
2.
It encourages me to re-examine the Gospel
itself for the day and the connections between the Gospel Acclamation and the
Gospel itself.
3.
Gospel Acclamations at Mass can pass by
quickly. This advent I want to sit with them prayerfully and give them
attention.
Each post will proclaim the
Gospel Acclamation and then ponder how the acclamation can be lived throughout
Advent.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
Alleluia, Alleluia. The Lord will judge us by His law; He is our
King and Saviour.
The Gospel for Saturday of the
First Week of Advent is from Mt 9:35–10:1, 5A, 6-8. In this Gospel, Jesus feels the need of
the people to be cured and gives the disciples the authority and power to do it. He feels for the crowd who are like sheep
without a shepherd. Perhaps, with covid
19 restrictions and its implications for church worship, we may have felt that
way at times. Yet, with online Masses and with our own prayer life, Jesus still
is there ministering to us.
Jesus also invites us to pray for vocations so that the ministry may continue
throughout the ages. People are still called to religious life and to be
priests. Are young ones listening to the
call? Are we, as older people, married
people, single people supportive of religious and priests and/or to those
considering the vocation of priesthood and religious life?
.
- ·
How supportive am I of my pastor? Am I more
critical of his efforts or do I truly support him in his ministry?
- ·
What way will I support my pastor this coming
week?
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When I feel like I am a sheep without a
shepherd, how do I react?
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How will I rebuild my physical, emotional and
spiritual life this advent? What is my action plan?
- ·
What are the hindrances/pitfalls I experience
in my life which hinder me from following Jesus?
- ·
What plan will I make this advent to eradicate
at least one of these hindrances.
- ·
Review this first week of advent. What have I gained from it and what needs
tweaking for the remainder of advent?
KEY ACTION WORDS.
By His law
Our King
He is our Saviour.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Jesus, come with Your healing
to my body, mind, soul and spirit. When
I feel like I am a sheep without a shepherd, let me look to You, the Good
Shepherd to care for me.
Give me the graces I need to
minister to others in the way they need. Let me be your hands, your feet, your
touch this advent to other people this advent.
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