Fisher Hall: Chapel of St. Paul
“I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it.” (Philippians 1)
On this second Sunday of Advent, halfway through our Advent journey, we begin our reflection in the Chapel of St. Paul in Fisher Hall.
In this reading from the letter to the Philippians, Paul greets this community of Christians. Paul writes this letter while in prison, but he writes that the Philippians’ faith, which flourishes even in his absence, is a great source of rejoicing for him. Although he wishes he were with them, he is confident that it is not his work, but the work of Christ that will continue to bear fruit in their community.
Advent, as a season of anticipation, is about staying alert to the work that God is doing in us and staying attentive to the work that is being done in us. Living faith does not remain stagnant, but must be continually cultivated.
How can we be vigilant this Advent, so that the good work being done in us during this season of anticipation is brought to completion in Christ so that our faith and love can grow more and more each day?
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Thank you so much for this beautiful and faith filled journey through the chapels of Notre Dame. I am both inspired and joyful in the anticipation of our Lord’s birth.
Thank you for this daily blessing of Advent.
Time is a precious commodity, thank you for reminding me to spend more of this time to giving back and helping others along this journey!
Just as St. Paul was inspired by the Philippians’ faith, we’re all inspired by this message of cultivating living faith in this season of gratitude. Thanks for the words Corey!
Thank you for sharing these precious views from the beautiful chapels at Notre Dame, Fisher Hall’s Chapel of St Paul included. You are helping many of us to prepare for the coming of God. Peace!
Beautiful and the students message sets the scene. Thank you.
These daily devotionals are wonderful. I love seeing and hearing from the beloved students. Go Irish!
Very nice presentation(s). I need to get caught up here and finish up to day 14. Thank you Notre Dame. I am 12 year Sorin Society member and now will definitely continue to be. These chapels are very uplifting.