How can we welcome God into our lives today?
by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich
As we enter into the second week of Advent, St. Luke draws attention to John the Baptist. He tells us that “the word of God came to John in the desert”. John didn’t just hear God’s word – he went throughout the whole region proclaiming it. Important people, like those mentioned in the Gospel for Sunday, were doing what they thought were the important things. But do we remember them? Who remembers Herod and Pilate, except for their connection with John and with Jesus? We continue to remember John who stands before us telling us to “prepare the way of the Lord!” We hear this message every Advent – what does it mean for us now? What do we need to do so that God can enter our world, our lives?
On Monday, Dec. 9, we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception of Mary – Mary received God’s plan into her life and lived out that plan. God’s grace filled her heart and soul – that grace is here for us, too. We are truly blessed.
Thank you for this reflection. Yes, what does "prepare the way of the Lord" mean for us now. We change and our world changes - what is the message now.