Homily (Reflection) for Weekdays of
Advent: 19th December, 2019 on the Gospel
Judg 13:2-7.24-25;
Ps 70:3-6.16-17. (R. cf. v.8);
Lk 1:5-25.
Topic: Do not be afraid....
We see in today’s gospel a priest named Zechariah and his
wife, Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. Both were not just noble by birth but
also were righteous and blameless before God. Yet the gospel goes on to say
“... they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting
on in years” (Lk 1:7).
Nevertheless, they
continued to live righteous and blameless lives according to all the
commandments and regulations of the Lord even as they grew older and older
without any child. It was when so to speak, all hope was lost that an angel of
the Lord appeared to Zechariah who was terrified and overwhelmed with fear. The
angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been
heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John” (Lk 1:13).
My dear child of God, things may not have been as you expect
them not minding how much you struggle to live according to the will of God.
You may have even fallen out of despondency or at the verge of falling. That
same angel is telling you today: DO NOT
BE AFRAID.... If you have fallen, do not be afraid, rise for the time has
come. If you have not, do not because our Saviour is at hand. Remember always
that nothing is impossible for God, cf. Matt
19:26; Mk 10:27; Lk 1:37. 18:27. There is no need to be afraid. Your deliverance will be like a dream, cf. Ps 126:1. You shall rejoice and be
glad, cf. Ps 14:7.
Bible Reading: Lk 1:46-55.
Thought for today: Do not be afraid....
Let us pray: Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay –
Amen (cf. Rev 22:20).
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