Homily (Reflection) for 19th
December: Weekday of Advent on the Gospel
Jug 13:2-7.24-25;
Ps 70:3-6.16-17. (R. cf. v. 8);Lk 1:5-25.
Topic: Do not be afraid....
We see in today’s gospel a priest named Zechariah and his
wife, Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. Both were not just noble by birth but
also were righteous and blameless before God. Yet the gospel goes on to say
“... they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting
on in years” (Lk 1:7).
Nevertheless, they continued to live righteous and blameless
lives according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord even as
they grew older and older without any child. It was when so to speak, all hope
was lost that an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah who was terrified and
overwhelmed with fear. The angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for
your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you
will name him John” (Lk 1:13).
My dear child of God, things may not have been as you expect
them not minding how much you struggle to live according to the will of God.
You may have even fallen out of despondency or at the verge of falling. That
same angel is telling you today: DO NOT
BE AFRAID.... If you have fell, do not be afraid, rise for the time has
come. If you have not, do not because our Saviour is at hand. Remember always
that nothing is impossible for God, cf. Matt
19:26; Mk 10:27; Lk 1:37. 18:27. There is no need to be afraid.
Bible Reading: Lk 1:46-55.
Thought for today: Do not be afraid....
Let us pray: Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay –
Amen (cf. Rev 22:20).
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