Wake up! It’s almost Christmas! Are you ready? Christ is
coming! Just as many years ago in a
stable, Our Lord came to dwell among men; so today, our Lord dwells within us
through the life of grace. We received the indwelling of the Trinity at our
Baptism, and we must nurture God’s life within us.
Yes, oftentimes we fail – we sin – we need to turn back to
God. Restored to new life through the Sacrament of Penance, sanctifying grace
remains. It has a permanence to it; God’s life stays in us unless we banish it
through sin. Yes, sin is the obstacle to union with God.
Now, consider how Mary received God’s life within her – how
she nurtured our Lord within Her. We too receive our Lord within us in Holy
Communion. Do we give our attention, focus, love to Jesus? Do we bring Jesus
into the world through our witness and words?
Children are usually ready for a visit from Santa Claus, for
presents, for receiving. They wake up early anticipating the gifts! We need to
shake out of our slumber, and comfort-zone to welcome the gift of the Christ
Child. Set aside our work and distractions, and come rejoice in the presence of
our Lord.
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