Friday of the Third Week of Advent

Reflection Questions

"He will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, He will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals."  How has God renewed you in His love this Advent season?  Can you imagine God singing joyfully because of you?  Is it difficult or easy to imagine God celebrating over you and why?

"Give thanks to the Lord on the harp; with the ten-stringed lyre chant his praises.  Sing to him a new song."  Have you given thanks to God lately for the blessings in your life?  What are you grateful for?  How do you express your thanks to God?

"For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy."  What brings you great joy?  How do you express your joy?
Prayer

God of joy, renew us in Your love and help us accept your overwhelming joy You find in us.  May we always give thanks to You for the many ways in which you enrich our lives and help us grow more deeply and fully into who You created us to be.  May we recognize the joy in our lives and embrace it.  May we celebrate Your goodness and Your grace that you give to us.  Exult, you just, in the Lord!  Sing to him a new song.
Scripture

First Reading: Songs 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18
Psalm: 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

Daily Scripture readings can be found online at the USCCB website