And so, in this context we can ask ourselves just how well we can identify the Christ in our lives, and identify the Father — our Father, who art in heaven!
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We are lost and found — it is our story, it is our salvation
And stepping back and taking a good look, we can surmise that the angels did their work — even giving the name Jesus, and best of all “got the word out there” as angels (messengers) are trained to do.
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The greatest mystery full of grace unfolds tonight
It is no surprise, then, that we have four sets of readings (as if one would do).
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Nothing is impossible with God, and his grace will see us through
How many yearn for and are fixated on the extraordinary – the miraculous. Can we not believe that in the “very ordinary” God is present?
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Being ready, being alert; opening eyes, ears, hearts to meet the Lord
Let us hope so! Let us plan on it! Let us finally prepare ourselves! Let us be ready with our alleluias!
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There is great purpose in God’s great blessings
This is, indeed, a story of significance, and then a boy of significance, and finally a future for a whole people of significance.
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Mary’s visit to Elizabeth can evoke in us the same joy and love the cousins experienced
Recognizing the Christ and rejoicing in the Christ within and among us is our role as Christians, as followers of Christ.
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How does one respond to an invitation to join God in a holy journey of faith?
How did Mary respond to this invite? She did not respond like Ahaz. No, indeed; rather, Mary said it simply, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
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Biblical miracles are the stuff of our lives
This is the great feast of incarnation. This is God coming into our humanity, God divinizing our humanity.
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The divinity of Jesus is our great hope
This is the great feast of incarnation. This is God coming into our humanity, God divinizing our humanity.
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