Day 8 Advent Reflection

After the flame of hope is kindled in us, there can be times when it risks being extinguished by the worries, fears, and pressures of daily life. A flame needs oxygen to keep burning in order to grow into a great bonfire of hope. ‘The gentle breeze of the Holy Spirit nurtures our hope, …’

(~ Pope Francis, “A Light in the Night – Meditations on Hope.” (Jubilee 2025), Feeding Hope with Prayer)

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.