DAILY- HOMILY

DECEMBER 21, 2011
MEMORIAL, ST. PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR
WEDNESDAY 4TH WEEK OF ADVENT – YEAR I

Sg 2: 8-14 or Zep 3:14-18 / Ps 33: 2-3, 11-12, 20-21 / Lk 1: 39-45

ZEPHANIAH 3:14-18
Cry out with joy, O daughter of Zion; rejoice, O people of Israel!
Sing joyfully with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem! Yahweh has
lifted your sentence and has driven your enemies away. Yahweh, the
king of Israel is with you; do not fear any misfortune. On that day
they will say to Jerusalem: Do not be afraid nor let your hands
tremble, for Yahweh your God is within you, Yahweh, saving warrior. He
will jump for joy on seeing you, for he has revived his love. For you
he will cry out with joy, as you do in the days of the Feast. I will
drive away the evil I warned you about, and you will no longer be
shamed.

LUKE 1:39-45
Mary then set out for a town in the Hills of Judah. She entered the
house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's
greeting, the baby leapt in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with holy
spirit, and giving a loud cry, said, "You are most blessed among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb! How is it that the mother of my
Lord comes to me? The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the
baby within me suddenly leapt for joy. Blessed are you who believed
that the Lord's word would come true!"

REFLECTION
To be chosen by God to carry out His plans is a tremendous privilege
and responsibility. There is no prerequisite to being picked, only
complete faith in Him. He did not chose an earthly queen or an
aristocratic woman to be the vessel of salvation, He chose a humble
young virgin who burned with hope and trust in His promises.

When God chooses someone to do His will, He showers awesome grace and
joy on those who say "yes" and put their trust in Him. Mary was full
of this grace and joy, which is why Elizabeth and the child in her
womb knew at once that the Savior was with her. She believed and the
Lord filled her with the Holy Spirit— a gift to know and experience
the presence of God. The Holy Spirit is the way in which God reigns
within each of us.

Do you live in the joy and knowledge of God's presence in you through
his Holy Spirit? As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior,
ask the Holy Spirit to come into your heart that you may feel and
experience the presence of God in your life today.

Come, Holy Spirit, I need you. Come, Holy Spirit, I pray. Come with
your strength and your power. Come in your own special way.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Mitchell, Brian, Michael G, Kristen, Maria, Delores, Linda O, Mary
Ann, Rudy, Frank
- Jo Marcelo
- Mon Torres
- Rakkie Villa
- Anthony Lu
- Chief Samrose Anyaugo
- Mon Torres
- Rakkie Villa
… for the personal intentions of
- Pam and Rita, Eugene R and Dana
- Pauline
- Josheil Dapo
- Dr. Ugo Anyaugo, Mr. Ogechi Anyaugo, Barr Obinna Okoronkwo, Barr Mrs
Barbs Adaugo Okoronkwo, Mr .Ifeanyi Anyaugo, Mr Chuboy Anyaugo,
Cordelia Anyaugo
.. for the victims of the floods in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan and
their families.
… for the eternal repose of the soul of Jo Marcelo. Eternal rest grant
unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they and all
the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Tess Catindig
- Birthday: Janet Sibala
- Birthday: Cresencia Roleda
- Birthday: Arjan Ramnani
- Birthday: Cecilla R. Fernandez
- Birthday: Fr. Bienvenito Luke Dobles
- Wedding Anniversary: Philip & Nancy Young
- Wedding Anniversary: Carlo & Lesan Malana
- Thanksgiving: Bishop Gabriel V. Reyes Ordination Day as Priest
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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