For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord

Greetings on this the Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Mass in the Morning
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Luke 1:67-79

Summary

• The canticle (song) of Zachariah is said every morning in the Church in the prayer discipline of the Liturgy of the Hours.
• The canticle (song) of Mary is said every evening in the Church in the prayer discipline of the Liturgy of the Hours.

These are songs about children, John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and their relationship to each other and their relationship to all of us. These are songs of God’s fidelity and care. The defeat of death and the promise of a life of peace. These songs are given in relation to the birth of the Messiah (John by degree, Jesus directly).

So we can say Christmas is celebrated and prayed every day in the Church.

Of Jesus’ Incarnation we say:

O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.

Reflection

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; for he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty Savior.

Personal Reflection

Be free.
Be saved.
Let us join in worship and praise. Tonight we sing again, Glory to God in the Highest! As like the first Christmas!!

Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122425.cfm

Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry