THE STORY TELLER!
We
are a week away from celebrating the birth of Christ and today we hear
Matthew’s version. Each of us has a story to tell. I wonder how you
would narrate your version of the birth of Jesus. Perhaps you can reflect today on how you would tell your story.
All of us are storytellers; for each of us are living lives pleasing to
God. Each of the Gospel writers tells their story according to their
community and social background. Let us open ourselves to understand the
greatest story ever told, that of God becoming man. I find the expression from Matthew’s Gospel consoling — that of “Emmanuel” or God with us. Since God is with us, we need not fear anything.
Let us turn to the Lord in this week of Advent and trust in Him. As we
gaze on the nativity scene we allow all doubts to disappear. Look at the
Infant Jesus. A baby comes to teach us not to doubt but to have faith. A
child’s innocence restores us in the love of God who has not abandoned
His people. Fr. Brian Steele, MGL
REFLECTION QUESTIONS: How open are you to God’s work in your life?
Lord, come to me and do not delay. Remove all doubts and fears. Let me live again. Amen
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