Echoing Joy
Today, think about the pure proclamation when the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds: “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people” (Lk 2:10).
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The Gift Within
No one can truly fathom Mary’s plight when she was handpicked to become the instrument of the Incarnation.
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Magnifying God
In response to John the Baptist’s prenatal greeting, Mary of Nazareth gives glory to God. She exclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord!”
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One Flickering Flame
We are given the gift of having St. Francis’ guidance: “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
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Shepherd’s Call
In Luke 2:8, we are offered a glimpse into the lifestyle of shepherds at the time of Jesus’ birth: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
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