+ We keep our focus on
rejoicing during the Advent Season: rejoicing because we are indeed proceeding post
haste to the house of the Lord.
The
Prophet Isaiah tells us of the splendor that will be awaiting the survivors of
the great Day, the great Test, the great challenge.
Yet,
through it all the Lord God will be present and make himself known in a
thousand different ways during the day: all emanating from the root and source
of his glory – his light – his guidance – his providence!
We
shall indeed be protection from the heat of the day, and shall have a cover for
the storm and the rains of life that are inevitable right up to the very end.
Come
and save us, Lord our God; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.
In
the gospel passage Jesus marvels at the FAITH of a pagan Roman centurion. And
he grants his request for healing. May our requests be granted as well because
we ask ever for an increase of faith.
None
are worthy to have the Lord enter under our roofs – the roofs of the Temples of
our Hearts – except those who cry out in their BELIEF – COME LORD JESUS, COME
HOLY SPIRIT – fill me and my loved ones with HEALTH, HEALING AND HAPPINESS. The
Lord makes us worthy.
And
our Holy Communion with him at this and every Mass seals the deal!
We
thank him for such a marvelous and mysterious dynamic that is fanned into flame
in our hearts every day at Mass.
Through
the intercession of Blessed Mother Mary – from whom all graces flow –
especially under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal – whose promoter,
St. Catherine Laboure (Daughter of Charity) we celebrate today.
O
Mary, conceived without sin – pray for us – intercede for us – grant our
requests – who have recourse to you.
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