Holy Infant Catholic Church
Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts
WEEKLY THOUGHTS FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22nd 2024
Dear friends, welcome to the celebration of the Fourth Sunday of Advent which is just three days away from Christmas day. In the Gospel Reading of last Sunday, we heard categories of people after hearing the message of repentance from John the Baptist enquire with a question; “what are we to do?”
The Gospel message requires a personal self-examination and a decision to change any obstacle that prevents Jesus from entering and being in my life. Opportunities have been plenty to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as the best option to prepare for a meaningful Christmas celebration.
Today’s Gospel Luke 1: 39-45 speaks of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth her cousin. Elizabeth was carrying a 6-month pregnancy of John the Baptist and possibly needed Mary to help her. Both Mary and Elizabeth recognize the respective roles of their children in the history of salvation. Both recall and echo God’s mercy and favor to the people of Israel.
The Holy Spirit reveals the identity of Jesus to those who surrender and believe in God’s plan of salvation.
The deep faith of Mary and Elizabeth helped them to recognize God individually and the work of salvation in their lives.
Mary, Joseph and Elizabeth are models of virtues, for all called to be the disciples of Jesus and waiting his second coming. Let us be prayerful, patient and obedient to the dictates of the Spirit in choosing to do God’ s will.
I am pleased to inform you that the kitchen renovation is complete. Thank you for continuing to help us pay for the cost.
Mass times:
Christmas Eve— Holy Infant 5:00 pm and Shepherd of the Hills 7:30 pm
Christmas Day—Holy Infant 11:00 am and Shepherd of the Hills 8:30 am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.