Posts from — December 2009

Tonight at our meeting, we talked about how to make good resolutions for 2010, especially ones that allow us to grow closer to God. We discussed tips for making a good resolution and examining our consciences so as to better determine what really needs improvement.

For those who didn’t get copies of the handouts:

http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=680 

http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=681

http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=3279     

http://www.americaneedsfatima.org/Articles/10-tips-for-pious-new-year-resolutions.html

As we prepare for the birth of Jesus may we start and end our day with an Advent prayer. Also, check out the YAM calendar for simple tasks to help you prepare for Christmas.

A DAILY ADVENT MORNING PRAYER:
I praise you, Lord,
As I begin this day.
Keep me faithful to you,
For you are faithful to your people.
Shed your light on the world,
And make us a sign of your salvation
As we prepare the way
For Christ our Lord. Amen

A DAILY ADVENT EVENING PRAYER:
My soul rejoices in you, O Lord.
I bless you for the grace of this day,
And ask you to watch over me
through the night.
Look with favor on your servants,
Guide us to be witnesses
Of your justice, mercy, and peace
As we prepare the way
For Christ out Lord. Amen

Again this year, we visited three local nursing/retirement homes to spread some joy on the third Sunday of Advent.

Sorry about the delay in posting these photos…

As you can see, we had a good time assembling boxes and sorting food for the Stockton Emergency Food Bank.