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December 2023 Edition

Advent

Advent is a time of waiting and of hope for the promise that God has made to send a savior. As we enter this Advent season of preparation for the coming of Jesus, we would like to offer you some online resources that may be helpful to you as you wait in joyful hope. Click on the buttons to see what resonates with you.

Office of Jesuit Spirituality

Christus Ministries Advent Reflections

Catholic Online

Advent Evening of Reflection

We can use some reminders about what this season truly is. We hope this reflection time will bring you more deeply into the spirit of Advent. Invite your family or friends to join you as we listen to Sister Jan Marie share her relationship with our Blessed Mother. Click the link to sign up.

Advent Conversation with Mary

Give God a Year

Gospel Reflection

Sister Marilyn Marie Ellerbrock shared with us her prayerful reflection on Mary and her special request from God. We hope this reflection will deepen your appreciation of Mary's gift to God and to us.

Mary of Nazareth

Synod on Synodality

Titled “A Synodal Church in Mission,” the 42-page summary report included notable proposals to establish new ministries for the laity, increase lay involvement in decision-making, create processes to evaluate bishops’ performance of their ministry, change the way the Church discerns “controversial” issues, and expand the footprint of synodal assemblies going forward.

“The exercise of co-responsibility is essential for synodality and is necessary at all levels of the Church,” the final report stated. “Every Christian is a mission in the world.”

Discernment for Religious Life

Are you wondering about a call to religious life? The Sisters of Notre Dame Vocation Team is working with many women interested in exploring this call and learning more about discernment. If you want to be added to a list of book studies, faith sharing, retreats, and other opportunities for discerners, contact Sister Jenny at vocations@sndusa.org.

Spiritual Direction

God continues to speak with us and draw us close. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone listen with you to what you think God is saying. Each member of our team is a trained spiritual director. Reach out to us by clicking on the link below. We would be happy to assist you.

Request to talk with a spiritual director