Lord, let your will be done!
As
we continue to await the nativity of Christ, there is no doubt that we have
already passed through a lot of experiences in life. Some of them might have
been great experiences that we wish could repeat themselves, yet some might
have made us to doubt God and perhaps ask for some signs. St. Claret himself at
one point could say, “Humanly speaking, I see no hope, but you have the
power to make it happen, if you will” (Aut.40). In his desire to dedicate
himself day and night to the Lord as a priest, he at one-point lost hope. He
however kept his confidence and trust in the Lord.
Today’s
first reading (Is.7:10-14) is someone interesting. God himself asks the Prophet
Ahaz to ask for a sign. The prophet confirms his confidence and trust in the
Lord by not asking for a sign. He however prophesizes the coming of the
Emmanuel. He foretells the great mystery of the incarnation where the God-man
comes to be with us, hence Emmanuel, God with us.
Our
response to the Psalmist (Ps.24:1-6) “Let the Lord enter, he is the King of
Glory”, echoes John the Baptist’s cry, “Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight” (Lk.3:4) thereby reminding us to make our hearts
pure for the Lord.
In
that regard, our Gospel text presents us with a Lady who was so noble and pure
to the point that the Lord found her worthy to be the one to bring the promised
Emmanuel to us. The annunciation account invites us today to be ready for the
service of the Lord. Perplexed by angel Gabriel’s greeting, Mary finds
confidence when she is told her cousin Elizabeth has been saved from the shame
of barrenness and is with Child. This is the sign given to her by the Lord.
Brethren,
as we await the nativity of the Lord, we are invited to be well disposed to
receive the Lord. No matter the situation, trouble and confusion that you are
currently facing, we are invited to humbly and obediently say like Mary,” Let
it be with me according to your Word” (Lk.1:38). As we approach Christmas,
let us with great faith accept God’s plan and will as Mary, our model did.
Akwiri Harrison
II Year Theology
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