As we enter the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, we stand on the threshold of a great and wondrous mystery: the birth of Christ. In our Julio-Gregorian Calendar, the 25th of December is the our first celebration of the Nativity, and the second will follow on the 7th of December.
This is a time of profound anticipation, where the light of hope grows brighter as we draw nearer to the fulfillment of God’s promise. In the stillness of these final days, we are invited to reflect deeply on the humility and love of the Incarnation, where the infinite God chose to dwell among us, not in majesty, but in the simplicity of a manger.
The Blessed Mother of God, whose faith and obedience made the Incarnation possible, stands as our guiding light this week. In her, we see the perfect acceptance of God’s will—a reminder that even in our frailty, we can become vessels of His grace. Let us open our hearts to the truth of Christ and proclaim peace and brotherhood throughout the world across all nations.
Today and in the coming days, let us await with open hearts the celebration of the Nativity. As the angel proclaimed to the shepherds, "Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy". May that joy and peace fill our hearts as we prepare to welcome Emmanuel—God with us—and may it inspire us to share His light with a world in need.
The Blessed Mother of God, whose faith and obedience made the Incarnation possible, stands as our guiding light this week. In her, we see the perfect acceptance of God’s will—a reminder that even in our frailty, we can become vessels of His grace. Let us open our hearts to the truth of Christ and proclaim peace and brotherhood throughout the world across all nations.
Today and in the coming days, let us await with open hearts the celebration of the Nativity. As the angel proclaimed to the shepherds, "Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy". May that joy and peace fill our hearts as we prepare to welcome Emmanuel—God with us—and may it inspire us to share His light with a world in need.
