Readings: 2Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16. Rom 16:25-27. Lk 1:26-38
On a daily basis, we conceive new ideas in our minds (or new arrangements of old ideas). Most times, we go ahead to act based on these conceptions. When these have been conceived out of our natural weaknesses or inadequacies, we experience that they’re fleeting, unsatisfying, short-lived, or even outright harmful. No matter who promotes them, how powerful they seem to be, or how attractive they’re made to look, we’re certain that what’s not born of God will ultimately come to (or lead to) destruction.
On the other hand, what’s born of God lasts. It’s inherently, and ultimately, more powerful. When people discern correctly what this is, and act on this discernment, it turns out, not only for their own good, but for the greater good of humanity. Even though the promotion of this good requires effort and personal involvement, it doesn’t require sanitization. Such things as love, faith, self-control, reason, and consideration even for the unborn, are good policy for the individual but also for society.
May the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ transform our individual and societal lives. May each of us strive to grow in holiness, no matter the opposing forces.