Monday, December 12, 2011

Rejoice in the Lord always!


Hmmmm. but do we? Especially when the Lord, as He says Himself is found in the faces of the poor, marginalized, sick, outcast...yeah, the folks that make us all uncomfortable at times. If there is any message from the 3rd Sunday of Advent it is our Baptismal call to bring real joy to others....not a superficial Christmas gift or handout, but a communion of presence and active work based on our faith to proclaim the Gospel. Yes, people in power need to hear the message loud and clear by we who profess to be Christians. This woman proclaimed joy and rejoiced in her God. She is our model and we should do no less. Viva la Virgin de Guadalupe!