| DAY FOUR January 20, 2015 |
Intercession
May children awaiting adoption be welcomed into loving families.
Prayers
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Reflection
Let us reflect on today's reading from Hebrews (6:10-20), which reminds us to "hold fast to the hope that lies before us. This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm" (Heb 6:18-19). We pray that children awaiting adoption would be filled with the hope of Christ and "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding" (Phil 4:7). We also remember that, we too, can cling fast to this anchor of hope, for we have received "a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, 'Abba, Father!'" (Rom 8:15). May our loving Father envelop each of us in His love today and open our eyes in faith, that we may see and rejoice in it.
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Acts of Reparation (choose one)
Make an act of faith, hope or love. (www.bit.ly/9DaysFaithHopeLove)
Today, ignore your sweet tooth. Make healthy eating choices.
Make a "quiet hour" today, turning off all electronic devices (cell phone, iPod, computer, television, radio, video game system), and retreat to your room. Spend some time in prayer or prayerful reading.
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One Step Further
In "An Adoption Love Story," Jenny* shares her and her husband's story of adopting their son, Andrew.* Read about some of the challenges, concerns, and joys on their journey at www.bit.ly/AdoptionLoveStory.
*Names changed for privacy
NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.
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| Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring). |
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