#Pray25 with Mary (2021)
This Advent (2021), we'll walk alongside Mary as we explore the virtues of Hope, Faith, & Joy. Then, we'll finish our Advent journey with the "O Antiphons" as we invite Jesus to come into our lives this Christmas.
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1What is Hope?As we begin our Advent journey, we'll look to Scripture to help us understand the virtue of hope, reflect on how Mary's life is an example for all of us, and meditate on the hope of heaven.Week 1: Monday, Nov 29 - Hope
2The AnnunciationToday we will pray with the Annunciation from the Gospel of Luke as we consider how Mary’s example of hope can inspire us in our own journeys of faith. Week 1: Tuesday, Nov 30 - Hope
3Hope, O My SoulAs we continue to pray to grow in hope, we'll meditate on a reflection from St. Teresa of Avila, as she encourages us to hold fast to the hope of heaven. Week 1: Wednesday, Dec 1 - Hope
4Examen on HopeEach Thursday this Advent, we'll pray an Examen together. In this prayer, we'll look back over the past week and look forward to next week as we prepare our hearts for God to dwell in us.Week 1: Thursday, Dec 2 - Hope
5Isaiah (O Come)Pray in hope, meditating on Isaiah 9:1-6, as you listen to this contemporary song performed by Liz Vice, Paul Zach, Page CXVI, and members of The Porter's Gate worship project.Week 1: Friday, Dec 3 - Hope
6AngelusTo pray the Angelus, choose the 3 min option. If you'd like a longer prayer today, you can choose the longer option and pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.Week 1: Saturday, Dec 4 - Hope
7A Child is Born to UsAs we continue our Advent journey, we'll look to Mary's example of faith and the way we can bring Christ to the world in our own lives. Today we'll pray with the words of the prophet Isaiah.Week 2: Sunday, Dec 5 - Faith
8What is Faith?As we begin this week of faith, we'll reflect on what Scripture and the Church teaches us about this virtue and how we can look to Mary as our model.Week 2: Monday, Dec 6 - Faith
9The MagnificatAs we continue to explore the virtue of faith, we'll pray with another scene from the Gospel of Luke and meditate on Mary's Magnificat.Week 2: Tuesday, Dec 7 - Faith
10You are Holy, LordToday, we pray for God to increase our faith, as we meditate on a beautiful prayer from St. Francis of Assisi in which he affirms who God is.
Week 2: Wednesday, Dec 8 - Faith
11Examen on FaithToday we'll pray an examen, looking especially at the areas we need infuse our faith with hope and love, and through our lives demonstrate the love of Jesus. Week 2: Thursday, Dec 9 - Faith
12Ave MariaEntrust yourself to Mary as you listen to this beautiful choral piece based on the Angelus, sung by the British vocal ensemble VOCES8.Week 2: Friday, Dec 10 - Faith
13Litany of Loreto As we pray with this traditional litany, we ask Mary to pray for us, that we may grow in the virtue of faith.
Week 2: Saturday, Dec 11 - Faith
14Our Lady of Guadalupe Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe! As we prepare for this week's theme of joy, we'll meditate on powerful words spoken by Mary to St. Juan Diego.Week 3: Sunday, Dec 12 - Joy
15What is Joy?Today, we'll meditate on how Jesus defines joy. We'll pray that we might be able to follow Mary's example and live a life in which we, like her, can "rejoice in God our savior."Week 3: Monday, Dec 13 - Joy
16The NativityToday we will enter into the joy of the Jesus' birth through imaginative prayer, a prayer technique encouraged by St. Ignatius of Loyola.Week 3: Tuesday, Dec 14 - Joy
17Rejoice!As we continue to pray to grow in and be filled with the joy of Christ, we'll meditate on an excerpt from a homily delivered by St. Gregory of Nazianzus.Week 3: Wednesday, Dec 15 - Joy
18Examen on JoyIn this final examen before we begin our series tomorrow on the "O Antiphons," let us strive to recognize our need for a Savior and find joy in following Him.Week 3: Thursday, Dec 16 - Joy
19Wisdom of GodAs Mary always leads us to her Son, our journey this Advent now brings us the "O Antiphons." In these prayers, we declare different titles of Christ and bid him to come into our world.Friday, Dec 17 - O Antiphons
20Leader of IsraelWe call upon God this Advent as did the Israelites thousands of years ago to rescue us and bring us closer to Him.Saturday, Dec 18 - O Antiphons
21Root of JesseThis prayer again connects Jesus back to the Old Testament prophecies, and reminds us that Jesus is the sign of God's love for all people, come to save us from sin and death.
Sunday, Dec 19 - O Antiphons
22Key of DavidToday, we pray that Jesus set the captives free and welcome us all into God's eternal kingdom.Monday, Dec 20 - O Antiphons
23Radiant DawnEvoking imagery from Isaiah 9, this prayer reminds us that Jesus is the radiant dawn who shines through the darkness.Tuesday, Dec 21 - O Antiphons
24King of All NationsAll are invited to dwell in God's kingdom. This Advent we invite Jesus to come and save us, to come and make his kingdom realized here on earth.Wednesday, Dec 22 - O Antiphons
25EmmanuelOn this final day of the "O Antiphons," let us pray with the most famous: "Emmanuel, God with us," as we call out to Jesus to come and save us.Thursday, Dec 23 - O Antiphons
26O Come, O Come EmmanuelPray for God to come and be with us as we listen to this beautiful rendition of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" arranged by Catholic composer and producer Sean Beeson.Friday, Dec 24 - Christmas Eve
27Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!! We hope this short prayer can help you pause and spend a few minutes with God on this beautiful day.Saturday, Dec 25 - Christmas Prayer