Advent- Christmas 2016 
Happy Advent to you! What a year of surprises! Just as Joseph
had to move quickly to protect the holy family, we need to be alert to the
needs of families having to leave lands of violence and oppression in our day. It
never ends…the need for mercy and love! I am a fan of Pope Francis who issued a
new set of Beatitudes. "Blessed are
those who remain faithful while enduring evils inflicted on them by others and
forgive them from their heart.
"Blessed are
those who look into the eyes of the abandoned and marginalized and show them
their closeness.
"Blessed are
those who see God in every person and strive to make others also discover him.
"Blessed are
those who protect and care for our common home.
"Blessed are
those who renounce their own comfort in order to help others.
"Blessed are
those who pray and work for full communion between Christians."
"All these
are messengers of God's mercy and tenderness," Pope Francis said.
"Surely they will receive from him their merited reward."
I am thankful for the blessings of good health and
happiness in my life.
Have a blessed Christmas and happy new year!
Idea for Christmas Gift
"From My Heart to God's"
Mary Elizabeth Clark, SSJ
A book of poems and prayers with beautiful photos from nature to accompany each one!
Sale price $10.00 plus postage or pick up.
Order through
mclark@ssjphila.org
