http://usccb.org/bible/readings/122213.cfm
Quick recap:
1st reading - Isaiah 7 - Ahaz is not trusting God, and answers with false humility that he will not ask for a sign from God. Isaiah's response is the prophecy of Jesus Christ!
Psalm 24 - Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
Epistle - Romans 1 - we are called to be holy apostles.
Gospel - Matthew 1 - Joseph's encounter with the angel after learning Mary was pregnant.
Emmanuel means "God is with us." Jesus means "God saves the people from their sins." According to Living Liturgy 2014, "the names reveal that the very Presence of God among us is a saving Presence." What an amazing gift we have in Christ. We also hear references to the role of the Holy Spirit. We have learned of the willingness of Joseph and Mary to cooperate with the Holy Spirit. Today, we are called to continue to that saving work by our participation with the Spirit. In the psalm, we proclaim our anticipation for our Lord. May we not lose sight of this joy throughout our lives.
Prayer - Lord, ready or not, Christmas is upon us. May we pause in our frantic, last-minute tasks to appreciate the celebration of the amazing mystery that is about to unfold. Mary and Joseph's cooperation in God's plan of salvation can be continued today in my "yes" to Your call.
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