Monday, December 8

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 

of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patronal Feastday of the United States of America

(Monday during the Second Week of Advent)

Today's Readings:

•  Genesis 3.9-15, 20
• Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
• Ephesians 1.3-6, 11-12
• Luke 1.26-38

Today's Reflection:

"For nothing will be impossible for God"…..how easy it is for me sometimes to think I have all the answers and try to do everything on my own. But really, there are so many situations where I don't know what the answer is, don't know what to do and easily can sink into hopelessness and despair.  In reflecting on this Gospel reading, let me remind myself that I don't have to have all the answers.  All I have to do is trust in God and be open to his guidance…..