FAITH BOOK
4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT -C- Dec. 22, 2024

Micah 5: 1-4; Psalm 84; Hebrews 10: 5-10; Luke 1: 39-45

Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From the Book of the Prophet Micah:

“He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock...
for now his greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth;
he shall be peace.”

Reflection:

Through the prophet Micah God’s promise has come true in Jesus, “He shall be peace.” Our faith in Jesus is expressed by our determination to act as “ambassadors” of the peace the Promised One has brought.

So, we ask ourselves:

How can I be an “ambassador of peace” in Jesus’ name?
Where and to whom do I need to speak words of forgiveness; be an agent of reconciliation between hostile parties; speak calmly while others are shouting; act justly when the voiceless are being taken advantage of?

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122015.cfm
 

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