The Lantern on the Hill

Day 20- ““Welcome. We are in Day 20 of Advent,and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where God’s peace finds us even when life feels restless.”“Today’s story comes from a lakeside morning…where stillness taught a lesson.”“A young woman struggling with anxietywent for an early walk by a lake.The wind was strong,and the water was choppy —waves splashing against the shore.She whispered,‘Lord, why is my heart like this water?’An elderly fisherman nearby overheardand said quietly,‘Look at the middle of the lake.’She squinted —and to her surprise,the center was perfectly still.‘Storms can touch the surface,’ he said,‘but deep waters stay calm.’Her heart softened —peace was not the absence of waves,but the stillness God creates beneath them.”“Advent peace is not perfect circumstances.It is Christ resting at the center of your souleven when life feels unsettled.Let God calm your depths.Let Him whisper stillnessbelow your worries.True peace comes not from control,but from surrendering the storm to Him.”“So today ask:‘Where do I need God’s deep peace?’Whisper:‘Lord, calm the waters within me.’”

19 Joulu 1min

DAY 18 —“The Bridge in the Fog”“Welcome again. We are in Day 18 of Advent,and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where courage often appears in gentle forms.”“Today’s story begins at a bridge…covered in thick winter fog.”“A man approached an old wooden bridgestretching across a forest valley.But the fog was so thickhe could not see the other side.He hesitated.Should he wait?Turn back?Or risk stepping into what he could not see?An elderly shepherd walking behind him said,‘Son, you don’t need to see the whole bridge…just trust the plank beneath your foot.’So the man stepped forward.Slowly.Carefully.Courageously.And halfway across,the fog thinned —revealing a beautiful valleythat had been hidden all along.”“Courage is not the absence of fear —it is choosing to moveeven when clarity is missing.God rarely shows the entire path.He invites usto take the next stepon the plank He strengthens beneath our feet.Advent courage is quiet courage —the bravery to believethat God walks the bridge with you.”“So today ask:‘Where is God asking me to take one brave step?’And whisper:‘Lord, steady my foot…and walk with me through the fog.’”

17 Joulu 1min

DAY 17 “The Unexpected Song”“Welcome again. We are in Day 17 of Advent,and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where simple moments reveal God’s joyful surprises.”“Today’s story begins on a quiet train…with a song no one expected.”“A group of tired passengers sat in a train compartment,faces heavy, hearts drained by the long day.One young mother sat holding her little daughter,who suddenly began humming softly —a bright, innocent tune.At first, the passengers ignored it.But slowly, smiles began to appear.The tune grew into a gentle song,and soon the whole compartment fell quietjust to listen.When she finished,an elderly man wiped a small tear and said,‘Thank you, little one…I had forgotten what joy sounds like.’In that moment,a tired train turned into a place of unexpected grace.”“Sometimes joy doesn’t shout —it hums.It enters quietly,like a melody you didn’t know you needed.Advent reminds us that joy is not the absence of struggle —it’s the presence of Godin the middle of it.Joy finds usin ordinary moments,in sudden kindness,in soft music,in gentle surprisesthat remind uswe are not alone.Joy is God whispering,‘I’m here. Keep going.’Let your heart listen.Joy might be closer than you think.”“So today, ask yourself:‘Where did God hide a small joy for me today?’Let your spirit notice the melody.And whisper:‘Lord, awaken joy in me again.’This is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic.”

16 Joulu 1min

Welcome once more. We are in Day 16 of Advent,and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where everyday moments invite usto slow down and make room for Christ.”“Today’s parable unfolds at a crowded street crossing…where everyone seemed to be in a race.”“It was lunch hour in a bustling city.The pedestrian light turned greenand people surged forward —heads low, feet fast, hearts elsewhere.Everyone was rushing:to errands, to meetings, to responsibilities.In the middle of the crowd,an elderly woman paused right at the edge of the road.Instead of stepping forward,she tilted her face upwardand looked at the sky.A single patch of bluepeeked through the moving clouds.She smiled to herself —a slow, peaceful smilethat didn’t match the pace of the world around her.A young woman beside her asked,‘Ma’am, aren’t you crossing?’The old woman chuckled softly and said,‘Child, the road isn’t going anywhere.But these quiet moments with God…they pass quickly if you don’t stop to see them.’Then, gently and without hurry,she began to cross.”“We spend much of life rushing —rushing to solve problems,rushing through conversations,rushing through prayers,rushing through our own emotionsbecause slowing down feels uncomfortable.But Advent invites us into a different pace.Jesus comes quietly,slowly,softly —not with noise,but with a whisper.If our lives are moving too fast,we might miss Him.The elderly woman teaches us something holy:the world will always demand speed,but God asks for stillness.Peace does not grow in busy hearts.Hope does not bloom in hurried souls.Advent is your invitationto look up from the raceand notice the Godwho is already beside you.”“So today, pause and ask yourself:‘Where am I rushing past God?And where is He asking me to slow down,even just for a moment?’Let your heart breathe.Let stillness find you.And whisper this Advent prayer:‘Lord, slow my spiritso I don’t miss Your presence today.’This is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic.May holy stillness fill your heart.”

15 Joulu 2min

“Welcome, dear friends. We are in Day 15 of Advent,and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where God’s whispers call us home.”“Today’s parable takes place on an early morning street…with a man sweeping the road.”“A young businessman walked down a street at dawnand saw a municipal worker sweeping leaves and dustwith quiet dedication.The man asked him,‘Doesn’t this get tiring?No matter how much you sweep,the road gets dirty again.’The worker smiled and replied,‘Yes…but imagine what the street would look likeif I never showed up.’As the businessman walked away,the words lingered.He realizedhe had not been sweeping his heart —not clearing old resentments,old habits,old pride.Advent that morningbecame his broom.”“Repentance is not punishment —it’s cleansing.It’s allowing Godto sweep away what weighs you down.Forgiveness is the broom.Humility is the dustpan.And grace is the fresh roadwhere Christ walks to meet you.Repentance is choosing not to let yesterday’s dirtdefine tomorrow’s heart.”“So today, ask yourself:‘What needs sweeping in my life?’Let God help you clean what you cannot.And whisper:‘Lord, clear my heart for Your coming.’”

14 Joulu 1min

DAY 14 —“The Smallest Lantern”“Welcome. We are in Day 14 of Advent,and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where small things reveal great truths.”“Today’s parable comes from a village night walk…and the smallest lantern you can imagine.”“A group of villagers were walking home at nightduring a power outage.Some carried large lamps,others had bright torches.But one elderly womanheld the tiniest lantern —its flame barely visible.A young man teased her,‘Why even bring that?It gives almost no light.’She lifted it gently and said,‘It gives enough for my next step.And that’s all I need.’The group fell silent.Her little lanternguided her with steady peace.”“Humility is not thinking less of yourself —it is knowingyou don’t need to shine the brightestto walk with God.Christ came small,hidden,quiet —a lantern in a world full of spotlights.Humility allows God’s light to shineone step at a time,in ordinary ways,through simple hearts.”“So today, ask yourself:‘Am I trying to shine…or trying to follow?’Whisper:‘Lord, make me small enoughto carry Your light.’”

13 Joulu 1min

“Warm greetings to you. We are in Day 13 of Advent,and welcome to Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —where simple moments of daily lifeprepare our hearts for the gentle coming of Christ.”“Today’s story begins in a winter garden…with a plant that looked completely lifeless.”“After a night of heavy frost,a gardener walked into his backyardand saw one of his small potted plantsfrozen stiff.Its leaves drooped,its color had faded,and for a moment it lookedas though all life had slipped out of it.He bent down, touched its cold surface,and whispered,‘Poor thing… the frost was too harsh.’His neighbor, passing by, smiled and said,‘Just wait for the sun.’Hours later,as the sunlight slowly warmed the earth,a tiny bit of color returned to the plant.By late afternoon,its leaves lifted gently —not all at once,but slowly…delicately…as if hope itself were stretchingafter a long, cold night.”“There are seasons of lifewhere the soul feels frozen.A disappointment that chills the heart…a word that wounds…a prayer that seems unanswered…a chapter of waiting that feels too long.You look at yourself and think,‘I should be stronger by now…I should have more faith…I should be doing better than this.’But Advent whispers a different truth:Even the healthiest heartsexperience winter.Even the strongest disciplesface days when their inner life feels numb.But frost is not final.The Sun of Justice — Christ Himself —comes gently,not with fire that scorches,but with warmth that restores.Your soul may feel cold today,but God is already workingbeneath the surface —quietly thawing,softening,reviving what you thought was gone.Healing is slow,but it is sure.”“So today, pause and ask yourself:‘Which part of my heart feels frozen?’Hold that place gently before God.Let Him warm it with His quiet presence.And whisper this simple Advent prayer:‘Lord, thaw what is cold in me…and bring my heart back to life.’This is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic.May God’s warmth gently reach you today.”

12 Joulu 2min