READINGS AT MASS
Isa. 7:10-14
Psalm 24
Romans 1:1-7
Mtt. 1:18-24
Dear friends in Christ, N'wokafu YESU KRISTO...
Today is the last Sunday of Advent and the last Sunday
before Christmas. Our Gospel text this morning begins with the statement: This
is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. However, instead of beautiful
events leading to these wonderful moments in history, we heard of strange
events that nearly broke a family.
Mary, betrothed to Joseph, became pregnant before they came
together. Joseph considered leaving her. Suddenly, a family was on the verge of
collapse. Thank God for Joseph's contemplative temperament. He paused to sleep
on the whole issue.
God's penetration of the human situation and history can
sometimes be chaotic and confusing. We need to learn to pause and sleep on
seemingly heartbreaking issues before taking action, because they can sometimes
be the very footprints of God.
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, let us take some time
to also contemplate, especially the chaos and misunderstandings in our lives
and around us that threaten our peace and harmony.
PRAYER
Almighty God, grant me the grace to be able to pause and
contemplate on seemingly heartbreaking situations before making a decision.
Amen.
May God bless you.
Fr. Kenneth Debre
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
St. Peter Parish, Vakpo.
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