FILL YOU WITH JOY AND HOPE
The proclamation of
the Gospel's fills us with much joy and hope on our daily journey. When the
Lord comes to redeem us He fills us with His Holy Spirit, which is the source
of our joy and hope in the promises God has made.
The Holy Spirit
gave Zechariah a vision that his own son would be the prophet and forerunner
who would prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah. The Chosen People of
the Old Testament had longed for the Messiah for ages. Now Zechariah knows
beyond a doubt that day is very near. Like Zechariah, the Holy Spirit wants to
give us vision, joy, and confidence in the knowledge of God's merciful love,
protection, and care which all comes to us through Jesus Christ. Like John the
Baptist we too are called to prepare the way. Life is a journey and we need to
always move towards Christ the Lord. Christ gives us the life-giving Word and
Spirit. He draws all to Himself and show us His love and mercy.
In the Responsorial
Psalm we acclaim: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. We rejoice in
God's glory and thrill to retell the story every Christmas of His wonderful
deeds. Your history is ours as well, and Your Spirit is our life. You are God
and we are your people.
Points to Pray and Ponder: Take a moment, in this Year of Mercy, to remember
that God became one with us to show us how to live- in- love. In the feast of
the Incarnation we celebrate the gracious gift of God in sending His Son to
redeem us with great joy