How can we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Baby Jesus on Christmas Day? Spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. It is there, in the silence, that He will speak to your heart.
The heart of the message of Advent is to bring light into a world of darkness. The Advent candles symbolize Jesus Christ, the Light of the world. It is He who can dispel the darkness and bring hope. The Lord is always coming to those who seek Him. Let us seek Him through the eyes and heart of Mary. Spend time during Advent with Mary and reflect on how she pondered God's Word. Mary invites us to be still and to listen to God.
The silent soul is capable of attaining the closest union with God. It lives almost always under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Diary of Saint Faustina 198
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak persuasively to her. I will give her the vineyards she had and the valley of Achor as a door of hope. Hosea 2:16*17
In the wilderness, John the Baptist proclaimed the saving Presence of God. After Jesus consented to be baptized by John, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit rested upon Him in the form of a dove. The voice of the Father was heard: This is My Beloved Son, listen to Him.
The Holy Spirit, came to a deserted place to rest upon Jesus. He calls you into a deserted place, into the silence, where you can hear Him speak: You are my beloved. Come away and listen to Me.
Open the door of your heart, be still, come away and rest awhile. Jesus is waiting for you...
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