We are called to prepare His way

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, when the day shall dawn upon us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Today’s Gospel reading (Luke 1:67-79) is about the proclamation of Zechariah, John the Baptist’s father. John is born and Zechariah can know speak as was promised by the angel. And what does he do; he proclaims that his John must prepare the ways for the Lord. On this day before Christmas, we too are called to prepare His way and to let everyone know of Christ’s salvation and tender mercy. We are called to carry the torch to light the way for those who sit in darkness. We are called to guide them to the way of peace. At this time of year, we should focus our prayers for peace on earth and good will to all. We should focus on filling the church in hopes that those souls will become permanently connected with Christ and the Eucharist. We should prayer that hatred in the world is abolished and that peace shall reign for ever. We should pray that all the new born children will become beacons of freedom for all and that those expectant mothers will deliver the joy and happiness that each child naturally represents. Tomorrow is Christmas, the day we celebrate the birth of Christ, the day we celebrate the birth of our salvation and the day we celebrate the love, hope, and joy provided to all of humanity from God. Tomorrow we should proclaim that Christ is King.

A Simple Prayer:

Lord, I shot your name on high that all will hear it and come to you table.

You ask me to prepare the ways and give light for those in darkness, but my spirit is weak.

Strengthen me to plow the road and carry the torch which will lead others to your manger.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon