Advent Moment: Short Reflection for Saturday 20th December #advent #prayer

A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture · Dec 20, 2025 · 1m

Good morning and welcome to today’s Advent Moment reflection with the Oblate Family on Saturday December 20th by Veronica Conlon. We reflect on the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she was chosen to be the mother of God. Mary was initially surprised but after being reassured by the angel she readily agreed to what was being asked of her. Whatever her dreams and hopes were before that ‘yes’ were completely overturned. Nothing in her life would ever be the same again. She was willing to do God’s will even if it seemed difficult and impossible. By…