The Four Places of Advent: Loreto (Part 2)
by Abiding Together: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger
About This Episode
In this episode, we journey to the house of Loreto, a simple home where the Annunciation took place. We reflect on how God meets us in the quiet, ordinary places of our own lives and how He meets us where we are, no matter how isolated we may feel. We also explore Mary’s free and wholehearted yes, given without a request for details, and consider where the Holy Spirit may be inviting us to trust and surrender in our own hidden spaces. As Advent is a time to rest in stillness, we talk about making room for God in our schedules, noticing His gentle invitations in the everyday, and allowing His Word to take root in us even when the fruits of our yes are not yet visible.
Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week:
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Live Dialogue with Pope Leo XIV and Teens at NCYC
Michelle’s one thing - Trader Joe’s winter peonies
Heather’s one thing - Registration for Glory: Women’s Gathering is open! Michelle and I would love to see you there!
Discussion Questions:
Where is the Lord inviting you to say yes?
How has God interrupted and nudged you in the ordinary moments of life?
Where is the Lord inviting you to surrender?
How has God slowly unraveled His plan for your life?
Journal Questions:
Where am I missing God’s presence in the ordinary moments?
What does God want to announce to me this Advent?
Where have I said no to the Lord in the past?
What parts of your life feel uncontrollable?
How can I choose to surrender this Advent?
Quote to Ponder:
“This is a serious warning cry: Surrender without reservation to the Lord who has called us. This is required of us so that the face of the earth may be renewed.”
Scripture for Lectio Divina:
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth…”
