Enlighten: Advent Reflections

In today's episode, Paul talks about the four candles around the Advent wreath and why this week is about the messengers of God, the Angels. Then, to wrap everything up, he talks about Elizabeth's declaration of the Lord blessing her on His time and how we all need to be patient with God answering our prayers.

In this episode Kyla talks about asking God for what we need, and how the birth of Jesus came about through Joseph listening and not being afraid.

Today's episode goes over the Genealogy of Jesus from Matthew Chapter 1. Summer discusses that God's plan of salvation required people of the Old Testament who were sinners just like you and me, but that despite our mistakes, he can still use them for his Glory.

Feel free to check out this YouTube video by Fr. Mike Schmitz "The Unpleasant Ancestors of Christmas", as he does a deeper dive into the stories of Jesus's family tree. https://youtu.be/PuRDjQth3LQ

In the readings today we hear about the importance of giving glory to God through our rest, and the Gospel reminds us to share our testimony with others.

Readings: Isaiah 56:1-3a, 6-8 , John 5:33-36

Today Paul talks to us about serving God's suffering people like St. Mary Di Rosa and how God never changes, but when we are suffering, we should remember to pray to him.

In this episode, Andrew reflects on the life of St. John of the Cross and the importance of having an intentionally personal relationship with Christ.

Summer teaches about St. Lucy and asks us to reflect on how our Pride is getting in the way of our relationship with God. Summer challenges us to not only "talk the talk, but walk the walk" as we continue to grow in our Faith.

Come hear some cool facts about a 500 year old cloth and how God is continually working in our lives.

Readings for today: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab , Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47

Happy Gaudete Sunday! Today Paul reflects on the Sunday readings and even offers a soundtrack to listen to with each reading.

Today Kyla reflects on the Mass readings and on the little-known Patron Saint of Aviators!