Listening for God Daily Examen Church of Corpus Christi

On our Advent journey, the unforeseeable future comes to us as a chance for something new, for a birth, for the expectation, the hope, the possibility for transformation. Taking time to rest in the darkness helps us to see where God’s light is leading us forward. How can you be a light to lead others out of darkness?

God speaks hope to the weary, the burnt out, and the hopeless. Heartbreaking poverty co-exists with inconceivable wealth; this is a sign of individualism and self-obsession. How can you expand your capacity to be a light bringing hope to someone in need today?

Hope shows us there is always a way out, that we can always redirect our steps, that we can always do something to solve our problems. How can you let go of despair and embrace living in hope?

Mary’s full surrender to God was made flesh. Through our surrender God continues to take flesh acting with us, in us, and through us. We are a work in progress. What challenges might God be calling you to do in the coming year to imitate God’s loving concern for others?

Mary’s full surrender to God was made flesh. Through our surrender God continues to take flesh acting with us, in us, and through us. We are a work in progress. What challenges might God be calling you to do in the coming year to imitate God’s loving concern for others?

When the baby leapt in Elizabeth’s womb, she cried out in a loud voice and became a prophet. Her joy was overflowing at the connection of her cousin carrying the Messiah. Reconnect to the hope of God-with-us. How can you put aside your interests to make more room for others, especially those in need at this time?