Today: share your joy with family and friends—be the reason that they are happy

The faith of the Centurion is something we are asked to share today: have you got that utter trust and hope is Jesus that he had?

As we begin our Advent journey and light this first candle, we are presented with the vision of hope this Sunday, so needed in the light of all we have been through.

As we journey towards Christmas 2023, in these uncertain economic and political times, we invite you to join us on the Advent Camino: each day we will offer a short reflection and prayer.

A snapshot of reflections from a number of communities of Presentation Sisters in England:

A wonderful day of celebration took place recently in Matlock, with seven Jubilarians reflecting on many decades of ministry.

O God, who enkindled in the heart of your servant, Nano Nagle, the fire of your love and the consuming desire to serve you in any part of the world, Grant that we may also love you and make you much loved and if it be for the glory of God and the salvation of souls grant that she may be raised to the altars of your church, through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

“Near the cross of Jesus, stood his mother and his mother’s sister Mary, the wife of Cleopas, and Mary of Magdala. (Jn. 19:25)

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in – the United States of America

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in - Australia and Papua New Guinea

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in -Zambia and Zimbabwe

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in -England, Ireland, Israel and Slovakia

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in Newfoundland and Labrador and the West Indies.

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in India and Pakistan

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in – the Philippines and Thailand

Today, we remember our Sisters, Brothers, Friends of Nano, Co-Workers, Associates, the people with whom we are in ministry especially in – New Zealand and Latin America

For me, its always a graced opportunity to meet our Sisters in India and share in their ministry and hear their stories. For the young people – a life changing event, that at times has brought them to the brink of tears and a deep appreciation of the hospitality of the Presentation Sisters.

“Having been inspired by the charism of Nano I’ve spent my years working for the Gospel in education and in connection with young people up and down the country wherever the mission and need called. “

We pray for the people of Israel and Palestine amid the escalating violence.

I am extremely grateful to have been able to have this experience at the age of twenty, as not only will it benefit me professionally, through my studies and career, but also on my outlook on life.