My sign off in these postings is peace. I chose that because I feel the world needs peace. When I read the first reading today, I was reminded of why peace is important to me. He shall be called the Prince of Peace and is OUR peace. Today's first reading from Micah reminds us that we shall live secure in this great peace. We await that day with hopeful hearts.
We catch a glimpse of that peace in the gospel with the encounter between cousins Elizabeth and Mary, two women who keep their gaze on God. These two women are faithful even in their remarkable circumstances. Many might not accept their task. Some might let it become ego-driven--look at me, God chose me to bear the Christ child. Others might live in fear of failure. So many emotions keep us off course. What witnesses to us these two women are! Blessed are we who believe what is spoken to us by the Lord. May we all be given ears to hear.
Peace,
Suzanne
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