I.
Given the Old Testament (Deacon Juan) & the
Challenges of Our Time (Deacon Bobby), let us reflect on the coming of the
Messiah Child.
II.
Isaiah 7:14 “”Therefore, the Lord himself will
give you this sign: The Virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall
name him Immanuel.”
III.
Immanuel: God Is With Us – the divine presence
with us
IV.
Close eyes.
Matthew 1:23 – All this came to be to fulfill what the Lord had said
through the prophet: “Behold, the Virgin shall be with child…” Imagine a pregnant Mary. How does she look? What do you see? What do you feel in your heart?
V.
Luke 1:39-45: Visitation. What do you see? Like a movie?
Where are you standing? Who is
there?Are you in doors? Outdoors? Do you interact with Elizabeth?
VI.
John the Baptist in the womb. What is Elizabeth’s reaction? How does this greeting of joy make you
feel? What does it mean?
VII.
Jesus the Immanuel is born. Mt. 2:4.
Meditation. Mary. Joseph. What is happening. How does the Newborn look in saddling
clothes. A manger is along open box for
horses or cattle to eat. The King is
placed here.
VIII.
Place your hands out, as if to hold a
newborn. Finally, Mary and Joseph turn
toward you. Do not be afraid. How does it look to hold Newborn Jesus? What are you feeling? What does it mean? What is God’s message for you.
IX.
Now you give Newborn back to Mary. She smiles at you. And now it is time to go. Open your opens.
X.
Thank God for encountering Immanuel. Transition to Fr. Glenn on the Incarnation
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