"And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor
before God and man." (Luke 2:52)
Reflection: It seems people grow old just because time passes. You don't have to "do anything" special to age -- kinda like wine. But because we are worth more than aging bottles of wine, we also depend on the gift of God's wisdom and the feeling of ever being "good" in the eyes of God (favor). Yes, we are seen as wise and good before God.
But the Gospel also reminds us that being found favorable in God's eyes MEANS that we also reflect His goodness among others. That is, to really advance in wisdom and favor, we must act our age and treat others with charity and respect. Happy New Year.
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