Homily (Reflection) for Weekdays of Advent: 22nd December,
2018 on the Gospel
1Sam 1:24-28;
1Sam 2:1.4-8. (R. v.1);
Lk 1:46-56.
Topic: Mary’s Song of Praise (Magnificat).
God’s choice of Mary as the mother of Jesus is not a right
but a privilege. And in today’s gospel, we see Mary glorifying God for this and
for all other things He has done for her and for His servant Israel in
remembrance of His mercy. This is in accordance with the promise God made to
Abraham and to his descendants forever.
We are just few days away to the end of the year. Although it
might be difficult for some to acknowledge that God did anything good this year
but He has done all things well for everybody, cf. Mk 7:37. Yes, including you. Again, many people both those we know
and those we do not know have also done a lot for us.
So, this is not the time to calculate the things that did not
go as one wanted. Do not calculate only the bad things others did to you both
those that are real and those we imagine. Remember the things that were better
than you expected. God expects all of us to appreciate all He has been doing in
our lives, cf. Ps 107:8, 15, 21, 31.
It is now that we can thank God, cf. Is
38:17-18. Remember that we all received everything that we have today, cf. 1Cor 4:7. Again, thank also all those
who have been useful to you this year and all the days of your life.
Bible Reading: Lk 17:11-19.
Thought for today: How often do you remember to say thank you (to God
and to others)?
Let us pray: Lord, help us to appreciate all you
do for us and for our brothers and sisters – Amen.
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