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He shall be called Emmanuel, that is "God is with us", so prophesies Isaiah. In the Gospel, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary and through her, to the whole world, the Good News of salvation - the birth of Jesus our Saviour.
As we read and hear this word of God today, the saving power of God's word is made present to us. It is active among us. There are many areas in our own lives which need to be touched and healed by this saving grace of Christ. There are many situations around us which are crying for Jesus' redeeming love. Let us imitate this humble, submissive spirit of Mary to God's word: "Let it be done to me according to your will".
During the season of Advent we are invited to share the Good News of reconciliation, peace, comfort, and we are called to love one another.
Let us pray with Mary, "Let it be done to me according to Your will."
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That the dignity of men and women according to the creator's plan may be ever more deeply understood.
Elaboration
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