... and the Word became flesh & dwelt among us!
Frassati Leaders,
May the blessings of Christmas bring about a rebirth of Christ in each of your hearts as we prepare for a new year. Thanks to all of you for your continued committment and for bringing young adults together in faith and fellowship. For me, the business of life, work and family makes it harder each year to provide all of you the additional moral support and leadership. I thank Tim for being that anchor of faith and leadership in the void I've left. It makes the Christmas message from Medjuorje as a stark reminder, and very pointed message from our lady to me, almost personally:
Medjugorje, monthly message received by Marija on December 25, 2008
"Dear Children! You are running, working, gathering, but without blessing. You are not praying! Today I call you to stop in front of the manger, and to meditate on Jesus whom I give to you today also, to bless you and to help you comprehend that, without Him, you have no future. Therefore, little children, surrender your lives in the hands of Jesus, for Him to lead you and protect you from every evil. Thank you for having responded to my call."
Even though Medjugorje is not formally recognized by the Church, this message is worthy of contemplation and reflection. We are all called to stop and reflect. To gaze upon the face of a child and the significance of God becoming flesh, starting as an embryo! God becoming the littlest, most helpless of creatures. Being fully dependent on a human mother. Born into poverty. Born into a manger. Placed in a food trough for animals! God, almighty and powerful, brought into the world in this way. May we all stop and reflect on what a powerful message this is meant to convey to us. How the economy is of little consequence, of little importance in the context of the manger.
In the year of St. Paul, we need to focus on this incredible significance which is lost on a busy world, and evangelize to our brothers & sisters in Christ.
God bless each & every one of you... and thank you for serving our Lord!
Friday, December 26, 2008
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