Heading into Christmas we turn our hearts towards the Christ Child.  Christ is our great Christmas present from God the Father.  Mary and Joseph give him the gifts of their faith, hope and love.  These are gifts that we too can give to the Baby Jesus. 

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Given as part of a Novena to the Immaculate Conception. 

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A reflection given for the Novena to the Immaculate Conception on Mary as "Mother of the Fallen Away."

In Advent we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child at Christmas. Jesus, who found no room in the inn at Bethlehem, can find room in our souls and our lives if we prepare well for his coming. Making room for Jesus means clearing other things out, finding time for prayer, and welcoming him in others. 

What is the Kingdom of God and the Kingship of Christ?  How can we be loyal subjects of this Kingdom?  What keeps us from letting Christ rule as King?

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Jesus encourages us to pray constantly.  This advice is seconded by St. Paul and many other saints.  Scripture teaches us the many benefits of habitual prayer: joy, motivation, peace and fruitfulness.  Prayer is the very shape of Christian life: a sharing of our life with Christ's. 

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Prayer was a regular part of Jesus' daily life.  We can learn a lot from watching when, how and where he prayed. 

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Given at an Annual Men's Conference. 

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