Advent is the liturgical season in which we prepare for Christ’s coming into the world. That is why it is an ancient tradition of the Church to preach during this time not only about the birth of Jesus, but also about His Second Coming at the end of time.
For this reason, we offer you this Advent calendar in which each day you will find a short phrase to help you prepare, like the wise virgins, for the coming Second Coming of Christ to the world, this time as King and Judge.
“I rebuke and discipline everyone I love. So be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me. To the victor I will grant to sit with me on my throne, just as I have overcome and sat down with my Father on his throne.”
Revelation 3:20
“The creator of all things, who in his first coming presented himself humbly and unnoticed to sanctify souls, now comes glorious and in full light; he does not come in weakness, but in his glory and majesty, to glorify you, miserable flesh.”
Saint Bernard
“Therefore, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing so when he comes.”
Matthew 24:44
“Today I send you forth with my mercy to the peoples of the entire world. I do not wish to punish suffering humanity, but to heal it, drawing it close to my Merciful Heart. I use punishment when they themselves force me to do so; my hand is reluctant to wield the sword of justice. Before the Day of Justice, I send the Day of Mercy.”
The Sacred Heart to Saint Faustina
“Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope, for he who made the promise is faithful; and let us consider one another, to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as you see the day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:23
“The world will call you fanatics, madmen, and miserable creatures; they will threaten to shake your resolve with their deceitful eloquence. And the scheming tricksters of hell will try to win you over with their cunning deceit. Fight with humility and silence; fight with the weapons of good deeds, prayer, sacrifice, and the inner conviction of duty.”
The Lord to Padre Pio
“The end of all things is near; therefore, be prudent and sober so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Above all, maintain mutual love, for love covers a multitude of sins. Practise hospitality among yourselves without grumbling.”
1 Peter 4:7
Mary’s power over evil spirits will shine especially brightly in the last days, when Satan will stalk her heel, that is, her humble servants and her poor children, whom she will incite to fight against him. In the eyes of the world they will be small and poor, but they will be rich in God’s graces, which Mary will grant them abundantly.
Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort
“Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.”
1 John 2:28
Those who hold the divine Scriptures in their hands and remember them with understanding will escape deception. For they will clearly see, through its insidious appearance, its deceitful imposture, and flee from its hands… they will seek the Friend of man with tears and a contrite heart; and He will deliver them… and with His right hand He will save from its snares those who plead with dignity and justice.”
Saint Hippolytus
“I am confident that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I hold you in my heart, for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.”
Philippians 1:6
“I lean over the world and hold back God’s justice; otherwise, these things would have already happened. Prayer and sacrifices are needed. Men must return to God and to my Immaculate Heart, mediator of men, and then, at last, a part of the world will be saved…”
The Blessed Virgin to the Venerable Elena Aiello
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.”
Ephesians 4:29
“But above all, I feel that my mission is about to begin, my mission to make God love me as I love Him, to give my little way to souls. If the good Lord grants me my wishes, I will spend my Heaven on earth until the end of the world.”
Saint Teresa of Lisieux
“For the Lord himself, at the command given by the voice of the archangel and the trumpet call of God, will come down from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.”
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Mary initiated salvation, and through her intercession it will be completed. Before the second coming of Christ, Mary, more than ever, must shine in mercy, power, and grace to draw unbelievers to the Catholic faith. Mary’s power in the last days will be very conspicuous. Mary will extend Christ’s reign over pagans and Muslims, and it will be a time of great joy when Mary is enthroned as Lady and Queen of Hearts.”
Venerable Mary of Jesus of Ágreda
“Many false prophets will arise and lead many astray, and because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this Good News of the Kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations. Then the end will come.”
Matthew 24:11
“The world is on fire: the battle between Christ and the Antichrist has already begun with fury, so if you choose Christ, you may also be asked to sacrifice your life.”
Saint Edith Stein
“How holy must your conduct and piety be in order to await and hasten the Parousia of God’s day, when the heavens will be set ablaze and the elements will melt away to be burned? For we also await, according to his promise, new heavens and a new earth, so strive to be without stain or reproach, that He may find you at peace.”
2 Peter 3:11
“Blessed are those who defeat the tyrant then, for they will be presented as more illustrious and sublime than the first witnesses; for the first ones only defeated his henchmen, but these ones overthrew the accuser himself, the son of perdition. With how many praises and crowns, therefore, will they not be adorned by our King, Jesus Christ!”
Saint Hippolytus
“Let no one deceive you in any way, for first the apostasy must come and the man of lawlessness, the son of perdition, the adversary, the one who exalts himself above all that is called God or sacred, must be revealed, until he sits himself in the temple of God, displaying himself as if he were God.”
2 Thessalonians 3:2
“When I think of the torments that will be the lot of Christians in the time of the Antichrist, I feel my heart tremble with joy, and I wish that those torments were reserved for me…”
Saint Teresa of Lisieux
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
John 14:1
“At this universal level, if victory comes, Mary will bring it. Christ will triumph through her because he wants the victories of the Church, now and in the future, to be linked to her…”
John Paul II
“Then shall the sign of the Son of Man appear in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”
Matthew 24:30–31
“Surely I am coming quickly.”
So be it: come, Lord Jesus!
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.
Revelation 22:20