+ Today our readings speak directly about the prophet
Elijah, who was used by God to spread the message of a
reconciliation to be found in God alone, by the use of a flaming personality
and fiery words. As a true prophet, Elijah pointed to personages beyond and
ahead of him: in this sense John the Baptist would be last great prophet whose
rousing call to readiness and repentance would set the stage for Jesus, the Lamb
of God, to finally make his appearance.
Today we wonder at the
complexity, yet the simple focus of the work of both the Law and the Prophets:
the arrival of the Messiah. Taking many, many centuries and a variety of twists
and turns – all eyes eventually became focused on a stable in Bethlehem; and
from there the new age dawned!
It is up to us, this Advent
Season, to sharpen our focus, to simplify our search and to open ourselves for
all that God has intended to gift us with this
Christmas, which will be so much different from any other Christmas: it
will be exactly what we need, this year, as he knows us best, and wants nothing
but our happiness and our residing and abiding in peace forever!
Lord,
make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved!
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