Welcome back to Advent Daily! Today, we’re diving deep into the question: Are you a friend of Jesus, or just a fan? It’s a thought-provoking challenge, especially as we reflect on the Advent season—a time of preparation and renewal in our Catholic faith.

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Drawing on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus, we explore the dangers of following Jesus "at a distance," like St. Peter, who denied Christ in the moment of testing. Lukewarmness—choosing comfort over sacrifice—creeps in when self-love takes priority over love for God. But true friendship with Jesus is proven through sacrifice, just as He showed His love for us on the cross.
We also reflect on the heroic devotion of St. Isaac Jogues, a Jesuit missionary who endured unimaginable suffering to bring the Catholic faith to others. His story inspires us to reject lukewarmness and embrace a life of courage, faith, and evangelization.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Reflection:
💁🏼 Being a friend of Jesus means choosing devotion over convenience.
💁🏼 Lukewarmness is a matter of the will, not emotions—what matters is how we live and choose to follow Christ.
💁🏼 Saints like St. Isaac Jogues show us how to remain steadfast in our faith, even in the face of trials.

Scripture & Saints Mentioned:
⭐ Revelation 3:15-16 – “Because you are lukewarm, I will spit you out of my mouth.”
⭐ St. Alphonsus Liguori – On the dangers of following Jesus “at a distance.”
⭐ St. Isaac Jogues – A missionary who gave everything for the sake of Christ and evangelization.

This Advent, let’s move from lukewarmness to a fiery devotion for Jesus Christ. Let us pray: