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Friday, December 18, 2015

December 18 - Friday of the Third Week of Advent

Miracles of Miracles

Our reading today tells the wonderful miracle story of the Annunciation of our LORD Jesus Christ. Joseph, noted as son of David, like Mary shows steadfast obedience to GOD’s direction without waver. Ever aware of his calling from the LORD, Joseph acts in love and duty fulfilling his sacred obligation. Jesus, Emmanuel meaning “God is with us” is the miracle of all miracles; he begins his earthly journey from this point to his passion for our salvation. 

In today’s world miracles still abound. Yet this passage suggests that by choosing Jesus as our savior he “is with us.” It is the most profound, sacred and prized of all miracles. We are a part of the miracle of miracles! With such a gift we are called to pause and give the moment over to God in praise to him by our acts of charity and kindness towards others. This passage seems to be itself a catalyst awakening the thankful heart in us all for the ultimate gift from GOD! Like Joseph we awake each day blessed to the miracle that we are, saved through our obedient faith in the LORD whose birth begins the penultimate sacrifice for all mankind. 

Thanks be to GOD in the HIGHEST! 

In which ways do you repay God for his gifts in your daily life? 

What sacred obligations is our LORD asking you to fulfill during advent? 

Like Joseph, are there miracles waiting to happen around? Have you fallen asleep to God’s request? Won’t you awake to this call?

Reflection by Chris Pope

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