Podcasts – deacon rudy's notes

The pandemic provided so many of us a disturbing silence from self-isolation to the lockdown. But we Christians know that we can enter into that silence like we would a swimming pool and pray and meditate with the Church – especially during the Mass either in-person or online.

Believing in Jesus means believing in something beyond us and much, much bigger than us! Are we willing to put our trust in Jesus and find common ground with our neighbors? You see, following Mary’s example, our job as disciples is to bring other people to Jesus Christ.

The air is filled with so much excitement as Jesus’ birthday draws near. We’re all so busy buying presents and wrapping presents or perhaps ordering and shipping things online this year. But we can’t forget to invite people to keep holy Christmas day.

As missionary disciples, we share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone we encounter! Will we like St. Juan Diego say yes to Mary’s request? Will we bring people to Jesus Christ?

The Immaculate Conception reminds us that we are called to embrace our dignity. You and I are worthy of God’s grace!

Isn’t it funny that we who wait for the Word made flesh take for granted the words we use.

One of the great blessings of Advent is to remind us that we need to set time aside to slow down and take stock of our lives. It’s sort of like a year-end review that businesses undergo, except the Church asks all of us to do it in our individual lives.

The great challenge of today’s Gospel isn’t about opening up our pocketbooks. It’s about helping us discern our relationship with God.

We disciples received the gift of faith. We received the Good News of Jesus Christ! The work of disciples is to share the Good News – the great story of Jesus with everyone!

There is a thirst for the transcendent. My brothers and sisters, I have Good News! Today we are reminded that God is looking for us! We don’t need to go off and try to find God. God seeks us!