“YES” TO GOD AS MARY DID
As we are approaching the Nativity of the Lord Jesus, the Gospel lays before us the scene of the annunciation. When the angel approaches Mary and announces to her that she will conceive a child, Mary’s reaction is to ask how the conception will take place for her marriage has not taken place. When the angel clarifies that the conception will take place through the power of the Holy Spirit Mary is convinced and gives her consent. Here we encounter a Divine-human partnership which lays the foundation for a new era in Salvation history. It is our faith and belief that Jesus is our Saviour and he will lead us to eternal life. In the First Reading we see David’s plan to build a temple for the Lord, but the Lord does not approve it, instead David receives an assurance about the continuation of his dynasty. In the Second Reading Paul says that through the preaching of the gospel a mystery which was kept secret for long ages has been made known to all nations. Let us recall to our mind our sins and short comings in order to celebrate this Eucharist worthily.
Liturgical materials for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/CuaE8TzJpf4
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