Fourth Sunday of Advent

In today’s readings as in our daily lives, the presence of God is recognized in the little things. Does not each of us know how a small gesture of greeting can transform someone? Not a word from Mary is recorded in today’s Gospel but her gesture of familial love speaks volumes. 

We have probably been busy with the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping season, placing Advent on our to-do list for the holidays. It is not too late. We know that Christmas is only hours away but there is still time to prepare. It takes just a word to do what we should have been doing since the start of Advent if not the start of our lives of faith... say Yes to God in small ways. As Mother Teresa once said, God does not call us to be successful, He calls us to be faithful. This approach is at the heart of Christianity. 

Scripture Readings for December 22, 2024

Micah 5:1-4
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45