"Beads of Joy" by RosaryManJim: 1st Sunday of Advent

BEADS OF JOY 12-02-18

“1^st Sunday of Advent”

My Friends,

Today’s Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (Watch At All Times)

“And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

"But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare; for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth. But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."

Reflection:
Today is the First Sunday of Advent: What are you waiting for? What are you hoping for? What does this entire Season of Advent mean to you? Let’s see what answers we might consider? We are waiting for the birth of Jesus in a manger… We are hoping that His birth brings us a grace that will save us… And to me this entire Season of Advent is all about Anticipation and Hope. It’s also a wonderful, spiritual journey; one that we can take alone and one that we can take with our community. In our Hope, let’s keep that Hope in God and not in the things of this world. How do you think of Hope? Do you realize this Season of Advent rests all its Hope in a newborn baby, a baby that will be born poor and in a manger?

Look for the light in the sky, and follow after it… just kidding, if you’re like me, you’d end up following an airplane into an airport; and then after that have to deal with a pat down. LOL. Sorry, but I will go back to that thought. Jesus is the light, oh yes, He is: He was before He was born, He was at the Transfiguration, He was at His Resurrection and He is today in our lives. The time is here, the time has come… What are you waiting for?
Today’s Gospel is Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (Second Coming – Watch At All Times). Temptations untamed will be our undoing, we tend to be passive and we even fall asleep spiritually as we live through this life. Starting today let us ask God to fill our lives and our thoughts with His Hope and His Grace and a fresh view on what’s to come through Him. Through God we are given strength, strength to overcome temptation. Our focus must be fixed on Jesus, He is to be born, He will be born; He will save us; He will always love us; He has always loved us. The things of this world only distract us and keep us from Jesus; I challenge you to remove one by one all of the things that are in your life, that keep you away from Jesus. In your Hope; Hope and focus on His ways to become your ways. Ask for His blessings and His love; He will give them to you, all must do is ask... God Bless you, enjoy Advent.

First Sunday of Advent
w/ Jeff Cavins

What Did Mary Do for Advent?

w/ Fr. Mark Toups and

Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Fr. Josh Johnson

LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS

Today is Sunday in Advent: We pray the Joyful Mysteries:

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation (Humility) – Luke 1:26-28
2. The Visitation (Love of Neighbor) – Luke 1:39-45
3. The Birth of Jesus (Poverty of Spirit) – Luke 2:1-20
4. The Presentation (Purity of Mind & Spirit) – Luke 2:22-38
5. Finding in The Temple (Obedience) –Luke 2:41-50

Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!