Prayer Pause: Meant to Have
Today, take a prayer pause. Breathe, be still, and let your hope lean toward the one who comes to dwell with us.
Advent
Daily Scripture, December 12, 2025
Dearest Mother Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, inspire us to say “yes” to God’s holy will as you and so many others have done over the centuries. Give us the determination to hope in the promise of salvation.
St. Paul of the Cross: Hope That Widens the Heart
Hope doesn’t shrink us. It stretches us, strengthens us and helps us lean into God’s care. When has hope opened your heart in a new way?
Scripture Stories of Hope
When we are feeling invisible, Jesus invites us to be seen, and loves us into full being.
Daily Scripture, December 10, 2025
And because time is short, Advent and Christmas remind me that just as Mary carried and bore Godself, I am to work tirelessly, using my gifts and talents to the full, to continue the work of birthing God into the world.
Daily Scripture, December 9, 2025
Are we compassionate as God is to us as we live out our vocations?
Who needs hope in your life right now?
Advent is a season of waiting with expectation. What’s stirring in your heart this year? What are you hoping for as you prepare for Christmas?
Daily Scripture, December 8, 2025
Let us respond as Mary did: “May it be done to me according to your word.”
Short Stories of Hope: Courage for This Moment
Fr. Enzo Del Brocco, CP, reflects on why hope is essential—especially for the marginalized and those facing fear. This message explores how hope gives courage, strengthens resilience and echoes the steadfast hope of the early Christian community.
Where did you notice hope today?
Advent is a season of waiting with expectation. What’s stirring in your heart this year? What are you hoping for as you prepare for Christmas?