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SOMETHING TO THINK AND PRAY ABOUT THIS WEEK
A Change of Heart
It is not by chance that we meet John the Baptist and his challenging message during Advent. His call to repent might not excite us, as we’re in more of a celebratory mood these weeks, but ‘to repent’ literally means ‘to turn around’ or ‘to return’ (metanoia). It does not mean we riddle ourselves with guilt; rather, it is an invitation to transformation, to turn away from what is not life-giving for us and embrace that which helps us to live a full, more balanced life. In this way, we create space to welcome Christ’s grace and love
at Christmas, and we become aware once more of his loving presence in our hearts and in the world around us. This is liberating and enables us to commit to love and the birthing of God in our hearts. How we prepare in these weeks is important and can lead to many blessings. Today, John invites the
people who have gathered and us to a change of heart.
Tríona Doherty and Jane Mellett, The Deep End: A Journey with the Gospels in the Year of Matthew
We remember at this time...
We pray for all migrants this week as we remember Mary, heavily pregnant, and Joseph, her husband, journeying toward Bethlehem to fulfil the law and be registered in the town of Joseph’s ancestors. We imagine the journey was long, uncertain, and dangerous. Yet they trusted that you, God, knew the way and would guide them to where they were called to go. Open our hearts, Lord, to welcome those you place in our path. May all who are homeless, displaced, or in need find safety, compassion, and a true home in you. Strengthen us to be instruments of your mercy and peace. Amen
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