Holy Infant Catholic Church
Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts
WEEKLY THOUGHTS FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMEBER 21st 2025
Dear friends, welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We are just three days away from celebrating the Birth of Jesus, which is celebrated all over the world. Let us be grateful to God for the spiritual strides we have made to prepare a place into our lives for Jesus to make a dwelling.
The Four weeks of Advent has been a time for prayer, meditation and renewal as we responded to the message of the Prophet Isaiah, John the Baptist and Jesus calling upon us to repentance. This spiritual aspect is at the core of celebrating the birth of Jesus and anticipating his second coming as Judge of the living and the dead.
Christmas is a time of sharing the joy and love of God, whose love is expressed in sending us His son Jesus to redeem us from sin and evil. What do I have to share this Christmas?
In the Gospel of Matthew 1: 18-24, we learn life lessons from Joseph and Mary the parents of Jesus. Joseph was possibly overwhelmed for the responsibility of caring for Jesus – the Son of God. Joseph had the full story of the events that surrounded the birth of Jesus. As foster father, he had to teach Jesus the faith and work at the carpentry. In other words, Joseph saw Jesus growing from childhood to teenager. Joseph fulfilled his duty as a parent and teacher. How do I fulfill my parental duties?
Let us learn from Mary and Joseph who surrendered to do God’s will. Let us learn from them their humility and faith in God.
Thank you all for your birthday greetings, wishes and gifts. Thank you all for your prayers as I also celebrated my 43rd Ordination Anniversary.
Wednesday, Christmas Eve - The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord will be celebrated at Holy Infant beginning with Carols at 4:30pm followed by Mass at 5:00pm. Shepherd of the Hills will begin with Carols at 7:00pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm.
Thursday, Christmas Day - The Nativity of the Lord will be celebrated at Shepherd of the Hills at 8:30am and Holy Infant at 11:00am.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and have a great week