I place myself in the presence of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, contemplating Him as the Redeemer and Sanctifier of my soul.

And I place myself in the presence of Mary Immaculate, my loving Mother, and listen to her invitation:"Come over to me all you who desire me; and I will declare to you what great things God has done for my soul." The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent, while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother. The very promise of a Savior was joined to, or rather, was included in the promise of this peerless Virgin. After havng cursed the insidious serpent, God proclaimed: "I will put emnity between thee and the Woman, and thy seed and her seed: she shall crush thy head" (Gen 3:15). And behold the Virgin whose coming was foretold approaches, "white as snow, more beautiful than the sun, full of grace, and blessed above all women." + meditations from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene (Divine Intimacy)