We have a choice to make as we live our lives. That choice can change the course of our lives and the lives of others. As we close the Advent 2023, we see one choice recorded in the Gospel of St. Luke that changed the course of the world. It happened in an exchange between Mary and the Archangel Gabriel over 2000 years ago, and result of which we celebrate tonight as we begin Christmastide with the Vigil and the Vespers of Christmas. We hear Mary here:
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the Handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the Angel departed from her.
St. Luke 1:38
This one yes brought God into the World in the person of Jesus! The Incarnation began with the Annunciation and Mary’s Yes!
This one Yes becomes one of the biggest celebrations in the world, knowing what it signifies or not knowing it!
However, Mary’s Yes reminds us to say Yes to God Too! Our “Love Yes” makes Jesus present in our lives and in the lives of others. And as the song says:
“I say yes Lord yes, to your will and to your way! I say yes Lord yes, I will trust You and obey!”
Fourth Sunday of Advent Blessings!
Christmas Eve Blessings!
Pax. The Hermit of Peace.
Hermitage of Peace 