3rd Wednesday of Advent #18 | Hope All Things in the Merits of Jesus Christ ~ St. Alphonsus

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This Third Wednesday of Advent meditation (Meditation 18) invites us to place all our hope in the merits of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, Mediator, and Advocate before the Father. Drawing from Romans 8:32 — “He that spared not even His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all” — this meditation reflects on the infinite mercy of God, who has given us His Son as a victim of satisfaction for our sins. Because Christ intercedes for us with the Father, we need never despair of obtaining forgiveness, grace, and salvation when we repent and trust in His merits. This reflection reminds us that: We do not deserve grace by our own works Jesus Christ offers His sufferings, blood, and death on our behalf God cannot refuse the infinite merits of His Son True hope is grounded not in ourselves, but in Christ alone The meditation concludes with heartfelt affections and prayers, expressing repentance, trust, gratitude, and a plea for divine strength — along with an invocation of Mary, our Mother and our Hope. Perfect for: Daily Advent prayer Catholic meditation and reflection Deepening trust in God’s mercy Preparing the soul for Christmas 🕯️ “Let us therefore thank God and hope all things from the merits of Jesus Christ.” ⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters for Engagement & SEO) 0:00 – Introduction: Meditation 18, Third Wednesday of Advent 0:11 – Hope in the Merits of Jesus Christ 0:18 – Romans 8:32 Explained 0:30 – Christ Our Mediator and Advocate 0:45 – Why God Denies Us Nothing in Christ 0:56 – Jesus Christ Intercedes for Our Sins 1:12 – Infinite Value of Christ’s Sacrifice 1:23 – Hope for the Repentant Sinner 1:35 – Thanksgiving and Trust in Christ’s Merits 1:41 – Prayer for Mercy and Forgiveness 2:03 – Offering the Merits of Jesus to the Father 2:23 – Act of Repentance and Love of God 2:38 – Prayer for Strength and Light 2:49 – Invocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary https://sensusfidelium.com/meditations/st-alphonsus/meditations-for-every-day-of-advent/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church. #AdventMeditation #CatholicPrayer #JesusChrist #Romans832 #CatholicReflection #AdventSeason #CatholicDevotion #TrustInGod #CatholicFaith #DailyMeditation

Topics

• Hope
• Christmas
• Jesus Christ