Advent Resources

“We desire to be able to welcome Jesus at Christmas-time, not in a cold manger of our heart, but in a heart full of love and humility, a heart so pure, so immaculate, so warm with love for one another.” — St. Teresa of Calcutta
 

If our hearts are to be mangers, as Mother Teresa invites us to consider, then the straw which provides warmth and comfort for this, His cradle, is our prayer life. How can we prepare a place of welcome for Him each and every day, and, through lifting our minds and hearts, also be able to receive Him through the presence of others? How can we allow a spirit of generosity toward our Lord and each other transform us this Advent? Explore some ideas for prayer and reflection below!