SSJE

"Advent offers us a special invitation to close the door and draw near to the mystery of God’s indwelling presence gestating within each of us." Reflect on how you can create space for God’s presence in your life.

"Through Jesus, they saw new life, a life where they were seen and valued." Reflect on how your life connects with Jesus’s mission.

"In this season of Advent, let us turn from the 'if only' to the 'even so,' embracing repentance and trusting in God’s promise: 'my salvation shall not tarry.'” Explore more in this thoughtful sermon from Br. Lain.

"Are we waiting with anxiety? Are we waiting with anger? Are we waiting with God?" Br. Jack deeply explores the spiritual discipline of mindful and intentional waiting, making it a key aspect of one's journey toward God during Advent.

"All will be thrown down." Yet, Christ, who came down as a human, holds our grief and gratitude in expansive hope. Be still and discover how God’s love endures beyond all loss

"Anchor yourself in God and let the Holy Spirit guide you in all that you do." Br. Jack explores the balance between personal spiritual growth and our interactions with others, rooted in compassion, forgiveness, and anchoring ourselves in God. Pause and reflect on what it means to focus on your own soul while being present to others.

"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Saint Elizabeth of Hungary reminds us to view life as an invitation from God, not a possession to hoard. Pause and reflect: What are you clinging to that could be a window to deeper faith?

"Put your trust in the Lord, and do good." Lean back into God’s strength, let go of grasping, and live with integrity and service. Pause, and listen to Br. Luke’s sermon on trust and faithful living

“Money – of all the things human culture deems necessary – most easily becomes dishonest or unrighteous if its use is not channeled and directed by our ultimate allegiance to God, to whom all things belong. This spiritual allegiance relativizes the value of money, knocking it from its pedestal as a would-be master over us.” Br. Keith Nelson invites us to ask ourselves abou

“Listen to the One who loves you. Be still and know the Lord is God and holds all. That’s a daily invitation and even important at times of stress. What are your practices for self-care? Maintain or increase them this week. Instead of frequently refreshing your newsfeed, refresh yourself. Refresh by listen to love.” In the midst of times of great stress and turmoil, Br. Luke