"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.
December 30, 2006
December 24, 2006
Blessed Are You
"Blessed are you who believed
that what was spoken to you by the Lord
would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:45)
Reflection: We watched Polar Express again the other night: me and my sister and her hubby and kids. The message that the main hero receives is "BELIEVE," and his faith is represented by his ability to hear the ringing of a single sleigh bell. In today's Gospel, we hear several examples of people of faith who listen for God's Word: Elizabeth (who heard Mary's greeting), the unborn infant John who hears it too, and Mary who has heard the message of an angel weeks before. God speaks to us all the time.
Whether through music, bells, the voices of loved ones, the wisdom of Scriptures, the message of an angel, or the Good News on Sunday ... God can speak no other sound than "I love you," and tomorrow's feast invites us to listen to the quiet ring of the Lord each day. We BELIEVE his spirit rings through our world in deeds of service and charity.
that what was spoken to you by the Lord
would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:45)
Reflection: We watched Polar Express again the other night: me and my sister and her hubby and kids. The message that the main hero receives is "BELIEVE," and his faith is represented by his ability to hear the ringing of a single sleigh bell. In today's Gospel, we hear several examples of people of faith who listen for God's Word: Elizabeth (who heard Mary's greeting), the unborn infant John who hears it too, and Mary who has heard the message of an angel weeks before. God speaks to us all the time.
Whether through music, bells, the voices of loved ones, the wisdom of Scriptures, the message of an angel, or the Good News on Sunday ... God can speak no other sound than "I love you," and tomorrow's feast invites us to listen to the quiet ring of the Lord each day. We BELIEVE his spirit rings through our world in deeds of service and charity.
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