Mary’s song (the Magnificat) bursts with joy as she praises God for His mercy, faithfulness, and salvation.

Paul urges believers to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.

Jesus tells His disciples that abiding in His love leads to complete joy.

The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem, saw the newborn Savior, and returned glorifying and praising God with joy.

David rejoices in God’s presence, declaring that fullness of joy and eternal pleasures are found at His right hand.

The prophet describes a day when the desert will bloom and sorrow will flee, and God’s people will return with singing and everlasting joy.

Take a moment to reflect on the weekly readings.

The angels announced peace on earth through the birth of Jesus, the Savior.

Through His blood, Jesus reconciled us to God and to one another, breaking down walls of hostility.

Paul calls believers to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—and to let Christ’s peace rule.

As we pray with thanksgiving, God’s peace guards our hearts and minds beyond our understanding.

Before His death, Jesus promised to give His disciples peace—not as the world gives, but as only He can.

When your thoughts race with worry, steady your heart by fixing it on God’s unshakable character.

Take a moment to reflect on the weekly readings.

God’s promises anchor us in hope, fulfilled in Christ.

The people walking in darkness see a great light—the promised child, the Prince of Peace.

Mary receives the promise.

The angel announced to Mary that she would bear God’s Son. Though afraid, she responded in faith.

Out of little Bethlehem, God promised a ruler who would shepherd His people and bring peace.

Waiting with hope for the Lord.

The psalmist waits in hope for the Lord, confident that His word and love will redeem.

God declared that a righteous Branch would come from David’s line to bring justice and salvation.

Today, we read of God’s first promise of redemption. From the moment humanity fell, God promised a Redeemer who would crush the serpent’s head. Even in judgment, there was hope.