Every so often the fourth week of Advent consists only of one day: the fourth Sunday of Advent. This is one of those years. The fact that this Sunday falls on Christmas Eve is a wonderful opportunity for us all. On this day, may the Word of God we hear and the Eucharist we share inspire us to prepare a home in our hearts for the Lord.
King David lived in a palace, but when it came for Jesus to be born, it didn’t take place in anything resembling a palace. Instead of a luxurious palace in the holy city of Jerusalem, our Lord was born in a meager stable in tiny Bethlehem. Why? The person of Mary was much more important than the city of David. God’s priority was not the external environment of the holy city, but the blessed womb in which Jesus developed.
Gabriel’s visit is shocking and greatly troubling to this young, lowly unmarried woman. Everything Gabriel said was as incredible as she could possibly imagine. Yet, she immediately ascends to God’s will saying, “May it be done to me according to your word.” It is Mary’s faith and trust in God that makes the incarnation possible. It is our faith and trust in God that continues to make Jesus’ Incarnation possible in today’s world.
Love, Peace, Joy,
Fr. Bob
Because it is Christmas Eve, on behalf of Fr. George, Linda Schafer, Donna Brown, Mary Jo Hennemann, Carl Reyes, Steve Fluur, Keith Nitkowski, and myself we wish all of you and your family and friends a blessed Christmas Season.
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