Reflection: Luke 1:39-45 After the annunciation to Mary by Angel Gabriel, she takes up a commitment to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who is already six-months pregnant. Gospel says Mary remained with her for about three months before returning home – perhaps until the birth of John the Baptist. The visit of the Angel of […]
FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT The Joy of Encounter Introduction Few things, if any, are more beautiful on the human and the divine level than the encounter between persons. An encounter is a great joy and grace. The first reading speaks of the encounter between a suitor and the […]
December 20, Monday FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT The two beautiful texts of today correspond to each other as promise and fulfillment of the promise. The child to be born of a young maiden as a sign of Israel’s salvation probably spoke directly of a son to be born to a king; yet, […]
Reflection: Luke 1:26-38 The birth of a new child in a family is always a moment full of joy and hope. But it is also, admittedly, a difficult moment. The mother goes through a trance that is not easy. The life that is born comes into the world in the midst of pain. The new-born […]
FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT The Virgin Mother Introduction The two beautiful texts of today correspond to each other as promise and fulfillment of the promise. The child to be born of a young maiden as a sign of Israel’s salvation probably spoke directly of a son to be born […]