December 16th Advent Reflection

Luke 1:46-50

My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.  Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed: for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is his name.

Mary’s beautiful song has celebrated through the ages the joyful anticipation of Christ’s birth.  Mary was a remarkable young woman of great faith and courage.  As we anticipate the outcome of her mysterious pregnancy each year during Advent, it reminds me that the Christ is also waiting to  be reborn in each of us.  While this expectation is often felt at Christmas, its potential is also true every day, in everything we do, and in every choice we make.

Dear God – help me to gratefully, joyfully, and courageously accept the Advent challenge to embody God’s love, compassion and promise of renewal, for myself and the world around me, every day.

DP