20 December • Finding the Favor of God in Fear: An Advent Reflection on God’s Protection
In today’s A Word of Hope for December 20, Father Brendan Curran, OP, reflects on the Angel Gabriel’s powerful message to Mary: "Do not be afraid."
Father Brendan shares a moving, real-life story from a student at a Catholic high school on the west side of Chicago. It is a testimony of a family living in fear of separation, and how a simple act of faith—visiting the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe—miraculously protected them from danger at their very doorstep.
This reflection reminds us that "nothing is impossible with God." Even in the midst of crisis, peril, and uncertainty, God’s favor and protection can be found. As we approach Christmas, let us look for the blessings in our own communities and trust that we need not be afraid.
🙏 In this video, we cover:
- The Gospel of Luke and the Annunciation.
- A powerful testimony of faith from an immigrant family in Waukegan.
- How God intervenes in times of peril.
- Finding hope during the Advent season.
👇 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent
00:16 - The Angel Gabriel’s message to Mary
00:32 - A story from a Chicago Catholic High School
00:51 - A student’s testimony: Living in fear
01:13 - The miracle at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
01:33 - How God saved a family from federal agents
01:47 - Finding blessings in the midst of crisis
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