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Fourth Sunday of Advent A
December 22, 2019
Spirituality of the Readings

John Foley, SJ

An Inner Assurance

Why in the world would Joseph reverse himself and trust a dream? Do you trust dreams?

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In Exile

Ron Rolheiser

Joseph's Fidelity

The Joseph of the Christmas story is clearly reminiscent of the Joseph of the Exodus story, he too has a dream, he too goes to Egypt, and he too saves the family.

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Glancing Thoughts

Eleonore Stump

The Greatness of Mary

Mary’s pregnancy exposes her not only to legal penalties but also to suffering and shame in her society.

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Reflections

Larry
Gillick, SJ

Advent Hints

I wish I longed for the celebration of the birth of Jesus as much as I long for the semester to be over, or the ultimate victory of my favorite football team.

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The Perspective of Justice

Gerald Darring

God With Us

We rejoice at the prospect of having God among us, and yet we should also reflect on the awesome responsibility of living in the presence of God.

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Discussion Questions

Anne Osdieck

Hope

List the obstacles God encountered in bringing Jesus into the world. Is anything obstacle-free?

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A Poem to
Sit With

J Janda

some must follow

for the Child's sake

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