CALLED
December 18, 2023
Everyone who is called by My name, whom I created for My glory, whom I formed and made.
Isaiah 43:7
Thought
Advent is the spiritual season of hope par excellence, and in this season, the whole Church is called to be hope, for itself and for the world. (Benedict XVI)
Song
"The First Noel"
1. The First Noel the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
2. They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Prayer
O God of Hope, Who called Shepherds through angels and the Magi through stars, I hear Your call to me this day and answer it with gladness. I answer the call to love You with my whole being. I answer the call to love all people as I love myself. I answer the call to the Savior’s humble Way and to share His Gospel wherever I go that the world might know His wonders. Amen.
Daily Readings
Isaiah 43, Isaiah 44, and Isaiah 45