Have I allowed the Lord to work through me lately? If so, have I used my work or successes to glorify God or myself?

What sort of journey have I been taking to reach Jesus, and where do I see myself going in the future to continue my path to him?

Where in my life can I decrease so Christ might increase?

Which one, if any, of the deadly sins come and linger before you?

This new year, what can we do to show others the significance of Christ?

Do I go in haste to see Jesus in prayer and the sacraments?

What place does Jesus occupy in your life?

Have I spent enough time with Jesus reflecting on His will for my life?

What will you choose to leave behind to follow our Lord, to be present in His house?

How am I called to live for Christ today?

What moves in your heart when you place yourself in the Gospel account as the "beloved" disciple?

Will we make an act of the will to serve the mystery of Christmas?

What can I do to develop a closer relationship with Jesus of Nazareth? Consider including that as a New Year resolution.

Today, let us meditate on the Canticle of Zechariah and make it our own. Through its words, may we too acknowledge that our Father is worthy of all praise and worship best offered through lives that honors him.

Where is God asking me to let go, to trust more deeply, and to believe that His plan is more significant than my own?

Have you ever felt the joy of the Lord so deeply that you could hardly contain it?

What can I do to focus on the reason for the season and not be distracted by secular trappings?

Have I found Emmanuel or am I still looking for him? If I am still looking, maybe I need to turn my gaze to the Church Jesus established.

What impossible thing are you asking God for right now?

How well do I listen to God in the silence?

What time can I spend with the Lord today?

But following Jesus isn't safe. After all, only those willing to lose their lives for His sake will find it.

Has Advent been a passive waiting or am I filled with joyful hope?

Am I using the power of my words as a Disciple of Christ, or as a Disciple of the Evil One?

Is there a part of my prayer life where God is trying to lead me deeper?