Today's Thought - Parish of O'Gonnelloe

Why not make an Advent wreath at home; using evergreens and candles in a circle, or even the circle of candles with a holy image will help to remind you of the season of Advent, a time of preparation and joy at the coming celebration of Christ’s birth. Use this prayer which Fr David will use at Mass on Sunday:

As we prepare to light this candle,

we remember once again that we are waiting for the coming of Christ this Christmas.

We remember that on the first Christmas night Jesus brought light into the world,

a light to show people how to live and how to love.

We pray that that same light will come into our hearts this Christmas.

Light the candle and say – God our Father, as we prepare for Christmas, send the light of Christ into our hearts to show us how to love others and how to love you. Amen.

Reflection

The world would like to change you;
There are pressures all around.
You must decide just who you are,
Then firmly stand your ground.
You have an image of yourself,
An ideal sense of you;
And to this vision you must always
Struggle to be true.
You know what you are good at,
And you know where your talents lie;
But if you’re ruled by others,
Your uniqueness could pass by.
Remember, there is much to learn;
But all new things aren’t good.
Wisdom lies in what you’ve learned
And what you have withstood.