19/12/2021

We are getting closer to the Nativity and the readings emphasize this. The Micah knows that the presence of God will not be alive to the Israelites until the woman gives birth to the Son who will be Peace for the whole world and not just to the least of all of the sons Jacob.

The Letter to the Hebrews is an explanation of the meaning of the previous few years. The years of Jesus'active ministry, walking the highways and byways of Palestine, which culminated in the Passion Cross and Resurrection. This one willing sacrifice of the Son to the Father completes God's wishes for mankind. No more bulls, fat rams, goats or even pigeons. Jesus' death has ended all of that tradition and his resurrection has brought a new-life to share with all humanity not just with "Hebrews" to whom this letter is addressed.

The unborn Jesus is blessed and praised by Elizabeth who is sure that her son too has his part in God's redemption of humanity. We are getting closer to Christmas and the Church's preparations help us to concentrate. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are visible in Immaculate Mary who is truly Theotokos. 

Dear Lord may your peace fill all the hearts of your people on earth with that peace that comes from knowing and worshiping you Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The peace of heaven is what you have destined for all human beings may we all live lives that do not resist this your will for us.