“in these last days,
he spoke to us through a son, whom he made heir of all things and through whom
he created the universe” Hebrews 1:2
As the Church begins
a new year we look to the beginning…and the end. The time of Advent is a time
of preparation for the coming of the Lord, not only as a babe in Bethlehem but
also as the divine judge at the end of all things.
The birth of Christ
is the beginning of the end; God has spoken His final Word.
All the time in
between, from the incarnation to the final judgment is simply the time God has
allowed us to decide, do we trust in Him or not? Do we accept Him or will we
turn away?
The Christ child
comes with sword in hand; He is destined for the rise and fall of many. He
comes to save the world but also to divide it. Whoever rejects Him and refuses
to accept His words, will be condemned on the Last Day. Christmas is not a
festival of peace and goodwill, it is a signal that God has come among us and
now is the time for us to decide.
Our part is to “be
vigilant at all times and pray.” We have been told in recent weeks it is not
for us to know the day or the hour. What is important is that we are always
ready. This is our time of testing.
Watch and pray.
Pax Vobiscum
First Sunday of Advent
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