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Saturday, December 22, 2007
1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8, Luke 1:46-56
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"MARY" CHRISTMAS
"Then Mary said: 'My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord.' " —Luke
1:46
Today, in preparation for Christ's coming this Christmas, the Church
introduces us to two women praising the Lord. Hannah was barren and
periodically depressed for several years. However, she finally exalted in
the Lord because she had given birth to a son, Samuel (1 Sm 2:1). Some of
us are like Hannah. We have had a good year, or even a good life. We have
many reasons to rejoice and praise the Lord.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was also proclaiming the greatness of the Lord
and rejoicing in God her Savior (Lk 1:46-47). She conceived Jesus, God
Himself, in her womb. Unlike Hannah, she faced major problems. She could
have been executed as an adulteress. She had reason to expect Joseph to
divorce her, and her family and friends to reject her. Who would believe
that she had conceived by the power of the Spirit? Nevertheless, Mary
praised the Lord. By faith, she proclaimed that her problems, and even
those of the world, were already taken care of, although by sight it
looked like she was in an impossible situation (see 2 Cor 5:7).
We should praise the Lord always. We can praise Him like Hannah, but it's
even better to praise Him like Mary. "Mary" Christmas!
Prayer: Father, may we all, especially those who are despondent, praise
You with enthusiasm this day and this Christmas season.
Promise: "As long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the Lord." —1 Sm
1:28
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O
Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You
fashioned from the dust."
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from
December 1, 2008 through January 31, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General Archdiocese of Cincinnati, July
30, 2007
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free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or
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