Homily for the
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“For
nothing will be impossible for God.”
Take just a moment to ponder those words. While the holidays can be a joyful time, for
some it might be a time for added stress.
It may even bring others to despair.
If we find ourselves feeling down and stressing over the holidays…say
the words of the angel Gabriel out loud a few times…”nothing will be impossible
for God.”
It
is important for us to remember what we are celebrating, the greatest gift ever
given to us…our Lord and Savior. All too
often our focus is placed on giving and receiving something specific, rather
than where it should be. Christmas isn’t
about receiving…it’s about giving. Don’t
be looking for something specific; don’t be looking at a price tag, because
what the Lord expects us to give doesn't have a price value. Our Lord expects us to completely give of
ourselves. For it is when we give totally of ourselves we
do indeed experience a true sense of happiness and joy.
“Forever
I will sing of the goodness of the Lord.”
This week take advantage of the gifts God has provided us free of charge. God is indeed GREAT! Cleanse your hearts and minds, allow Him in
and go forth singing the goodness of the Lord by looking for ways we can truly
give of ourselves as we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s birth.
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