Friday, December 12

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

(Friday of the Second Week of Advent)

Today's Readings:

• Zechariah 2.14-17 or Revelation 11.19a; 12.1-6a, 10ab
• Judith 13.18bcde, 19
• Luke 1.26-38

Today's Reflection:

Oh blessed Virgin;

your appearance on the tilma of Juan Diego,

gives hope for the redemption of the penitent.

O daughter of Zion;

Silence our hearts to the worldly clamor around us.

The fruit of thy womb;

Emmanuel is always with us,

because of your willingness to serve.

Handmaiden of the LORD;

Blessed are you amongst our race.

By your humility;

Prepare our hearts for His coming.

Mother Mary:

Intercede for us and hold our hand as we wait for Him.