24 December
8th Day of Christmas Novena
Gospel Luke 1:67-79
In this passage we can read a summary of the great mystery of Incarnation. First, this is an act of the tender mercy of our God. The Incarnation is an extraordinary expression of God’s tender mercy. God, in His boundless love, chose to bridge the gap between the divine and humanity. By sending His Son into the world, He demonstrates His intimate concern for each one of us, not as a distant judge but as a loving Father who seeks to restore and heal. Second, this is to bring light to us those who live in darkness of sin and in the shadow of death. n our sinfulness, we often find ourselves trapped in the “darkness” of ignorance, despair, and the shadow of death. Through Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, we are offered hope, forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life. This light dispels fear and invites us to step into the truth of God’s love and salvation. Third, this is to guide our feet into the way of peace as we ourselves, are not able to do it. The way of peace is not something we can achieve by our efforts alone. Our hearts are restless and prone to division without the grace of God. Through Jesus, we are given a guide to lead us toward reconciliation—with God, with others, and within ourselves. This path of peace is a gift, a journey, and a call to trust in the One who walks beside us. Let’s reflect: How am I responding to the tender mercy of God in my life, allowing His light to dispel my darkness and trusting Him to guide me on the path of peace, even when I feel unable to walk it on my own?
Don Giorgio