Mary, a young, innocent woman with an abundance of grace and faith, said yes to God’s messenger Gabriel.

She did not understand how God’s will was to come about, yet she accepted it and her role in it.

We look forward to Jesus’ coming. Are we ready to say yes to His plan for us, even though it’s a mystery for us too?

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The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap, His hair was like a light.

(O weary, weary were the world, But here is all aright.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast.

His hair was like a star.

(O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s Heart, His hair was like a fire.

(O weary, weary is the world, But here the world’s desire.)

The Christ-child stood on Mary’s knee, His hair was like a crown, And all the flowers looked up at Him, And all the stars looked down.

GK Chesterton

Readings :  Fourth Sunday of Advent | USCCB

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) | USCCB

– We are brothers and sisters of Jesus because we are children of his mother, Mary and his Father.

– God has adopted us as his very own children and has forgiven us.

– As a family, God has chosen us to allow the peace of Christ to control our hearts and so we should forgive our family members when they wrong us.

– We are called to love our family in imitation of the Holy Family by…..
Being compassionate when they suffer
Being kind in all the circumstances of family life,
Being humble even when you know you are right, and
Being gentle and patient with their faults and failings.

– Let us always thank God for the gift of the Holy Family and our own.