This is the final Sunday of Advent; our wait is almost over! It is finally time to join the rest of our modern culture in anticipating the coming of Jesus at Christmas. This week we look to Mary, the mother of Jesus, as our exemplar – she who is humble and generous, she who is full of grace, she who is carrying the Savior in her womb, she who is not sitting idly by but is travelling in haste to help her kinswoman!
So, in the midst of this busy time of year, are we taking the time to visit those who are lonely or in need of help? Are we praying for the sick, donating to the hungry, giving of ourselves to do God’s will?
This week's readings:
Gospel - Luke 1: 39-45
1st Reading - Micah 5: 1-4a (2-5a)
Psalm 80
2nd Reading - Hebrews 10: 5-10
