Seasons By the Well: Advent and Lent Reflection and Meditation

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Advent Day 17 (2025): Peace in Nature Dec 16, 2025

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Today I ask you to find ways for you can find peace in God's nature all around us. Take time to go for a walk, observe the world around us.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 17 of the Book of Luke today. By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 16 (2025): Peace in Relationships Dec 15, 2025

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Today we will reflect on how we can bring peace in our relationships during this Advent season.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 16 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 15 (2025): Joy Dec 14, 2025

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As we light the 3rd candle on our Advent Wreath, we start the week reflecting on the joy and anticipation felt by the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem.

Today's reading comes from Luke 2: 10-12.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 15 of the Book of Luke today. By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 14 (2025): Acts of Peace Dec 13, 2025

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Welcome to day 14 of our Advent journey.

Today we reflect on small, intentional acts of kindness that we can extend to others to bring peace in our lives, and in the lives of those around us.

Today's reading is from Luke 6: 27-31.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 13 (2023): Peace through Prayer Dec 12, 2025

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Welcome to day 13 of our Advent journey.

Where Prayer is Talking to God, Meditation is Listening to God.

God asks us to come before Him in prayer to bring to Him our worries, doubts, petitions, praise.

During this time of Advent, let go to whatever does not bring you peace and set it at the feet of Jesus through prayer.

Today's reading is from Luke 11: 1-4, 9-13.

It is the first introduction of the Lord's Prayer.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 13 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 12 (2025): Peace through Silence Dec 11, 2025

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On this 12th day of Advent we extend our quiet mediation to exercise the practice of silence in order to better discern God's voice in our hearts.

While reflecting on Luke 5:16, we see Jesus' example of finding quiet moments in our daily life.

Today we reflect on ways we can cultivate peace through our moments of daily silence.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 12 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 11 (2025): Peace through Simplicity Dec 10, 2025

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Advent Day 11 (2025): Peace through Simplicity

Happy Wednesday, the 11th day of Advent.

Today we reflect on how simplicity can bring us peace.

Today's reading is from Luke 10: 38-42, as we are reminded, like Martha, that sometimes we are too busy to be still, and God calls us to slow down to pay attention to Him.

Today we reflect on ways we can cultivate peace through simplification.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 11 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 10 (2028): Forgiveness Dec 09, 2025

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Today we reflect on the hope that forgiveness brings us.

Forgiving others, asking forgiveness and forgiving ourselves.

Reading is from Luke 6:37.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 10 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

(DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT! This Advent Season, 2025, is a busy one, and some episodes might be recycled from a previous year. In other words, the day of the week might not line up perfectly with the actual date. I ask for your grace and pray you will still receive the message Jesus is sending to your heart as you listen to each episode.)

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 9 (2025): Immaculate Conception Dec 08, 2025

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Today we take a pause on this special day to reflect on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, and focus on how God is calling us to also be part of His divine plan.

Reading is from Luke 8:16-18, the Parable of the Lamp.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 9 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

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Advent Day 8 (2025): Peace Dec 07, 2025

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Happy Sunday, the 8th day of Advent, and the lighting of the 2nd Advent candle.

This we will reflect on Peace.

Reading is from Luke 2:14, with the angelic announcement to the shepherds of the birth of Jesus.

Today we reflect on ways we can cultivate peace through our daily prayer.

If you have time, dedicate a few minutes to read the entire Chapter 8 of the Book of Luke today.

By dedicating a chapter each day, you'll find that by Christmas day, you'll have traversed the entire gospel according to Luke, accompanying Jesus on the remarkable journey of his life.

Source: Christian Brothers Publications. (2012). The Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible, Third Edition). Christian Brothers Publications.

Follow me on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @_bythewell⁠⁠ for more Advent Inspiration

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The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.

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