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Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Have a blessed day!
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Have a blessed day!
Nativity of the Lord, A Season We Celebrate!
In Reflection of the Lord's Infinite Love for His Creation, Humanity
Preparation precedes us in the four
weeks, Advent, prior to an enlightened
human experience prophesied into reality.
Preparation's call means: Advent
*Silent reflections on past mistakes
amid the distractions that we face each day.
*Assess the conditions of our souls and the
remedy that would restore it in Truth.
*Assess our relationships with others and make due reparation.
*Assess our relationship with the Lord and strive to reconnect and encounter Him all
over again.
*Remedy all the above through reconciliation
of repentance.
Eternal Grace Looms Ahead on the Night Before Christmas
*All is done on our part personally.
*Our relationships mended in new grace.
*Our given reconciliation is met with God's mercy.
*Restorations are made and preparations completed.
*Our sense of giving is made present in our gifting to ourselves and to others, Jesus.
*Our souls are ready to receive, this new refreshment in the Light of God's Son, Jesus, Our Emmanuel.
A Holy Family: God's Plan Unfolds
*Angel Gabriel delivers a message to young girl in Nazareth of the favor of God that comes to rest upon her. In greeting, "Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you.,,"
*Unexpected events prevailed for Mary & Joseph as they reach Bethlehem.
*Vacancies all around, rooms are filled up.
*No where to turn as the Special Birth is so near.
*An expectant Virgin Mary is unable to hold back the prophesied Special Birth of a child, Emmanuel.
*Joseph her betrothed must find a place quickly.
Nativity of the Lord, Christmas
*God's love for humanity prophesied long ago, is made a reality.
*God becoming human in Light of His love for humanity, is a grace from Heaven.
*God's restoration becomes humanity's hope for mercy and love.
A Baby is Born in Bethlehem
*No ordinary child.
*No ordinary place.
*No ordinary circumstance.
*No ordinary purpose, Messiah King.
Epiphany of the Lord: Manifestation Awaits
*Three visitors from the East, search for the reason, the Truth, and meaning behind that Star so Bright.
*Being led to the unknown, they go in search of the mystery, the prophesy of the New Born King.
*Their arrival to Jerusalem is met with Herod, the earthly king.
*His interest to pay homage to the New Born King, also is a false facade unbeknownst to the three visitors, Magi, three wise men.
*Onward journey takes them to the exact place where the Star shineth the brightest.
*At the end of Light reveals God with us, God coming down to be human in a Baby Boy, King.
*The Presence before the three wise men touches their heart and soul.
*Their response is ever so much to reverence Him by prostrate themselves at the Heavenly encounter before them, Jesus, Messiah King.
*Their treasures that came with them soon becomes a bearing of gifts to Jesus.
*Gifts, prophetic tone, of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
*Their eyes are satisfied at what they have seen, contentment rests in their hearts as they behold the Messiah King.
*They witness Heaven opening up and the Angels descending singing 'Gloria', 'Gloria'.
*The shepherds nearby come visit too.
*In awe of their new King, Emmanuel, Messiah.
*As the night comes to an end, an Angel reveals to Magi to take another route home.
*The three wise men return to their home country by way of another route.
*The Light of hope, the Light of love, and the Light of our King, Messiah touches our hearts and souls to oblivion.
Baptism of the Lord
*Prophesy takes the stage again: 'There is one crying out in the desert shouting 'repent, for the Kingdom of the Lord is at hand'.'
*John the Baptist's echo throughout the desert brings all people to the river Jordan to be baptized by water.
*John's Baptism cleanses the soul, renewing it for conversion.
*However, there is one more baptism that the calling and purpose of John that is soon to make its way forward.
*John the Baptist recalls it saying 'there is one that is to be Baptized. I am not fit to untie the sandals on His feet.'
*Jesus, hears it again from John. The Lord responds, 'let it be done'.
*Lord succumbs to be Baptized by John, His cousin.
*The Heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus, in the form of a white dove.
*The Anointed King, Messiah.
*The voice of the Father, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Our baptism, so precious to our Lord.
We are marked by the love of God.
One cannot return, from this sacred miracle.
The Nativity of the Lord, a season to celebrate.
A day is not enough!
Blessings!
Preparation precedes us in the four
weeks, Advent, prior to an enlightened
human experience prophesied into reality.
Preparation's call means: Advent
*Silent reflections on past mistakes
amid the distractions that we face each day.
*Assess the conditions of our souls and the
remedy that would restore it in Truth.
*Assess our relationships with others and make due reparation.
*Assess our relationship with the Lord and strive to reconnect and encounter Him all
over again.
*Remedy all the above through reconciliation
of repentance.
Eternal Grace Looms Ahead on the Night Before Christmas
*All is done on our part personally.
*Our relationships mended in new grace.
*Our given reconciliation is met with God's mercy.
*Restorations are made and preparations completed.
*Our sense of giving is made present in our gifting to ourselves and to others, Jesus.
*Our souls are ready to receive, this new refreshment in the Light of God's Son, Jesus, Our Emmanuel.
A Holy Family: God's Plan Unfolds
*Angel Gabriel delivers a message to young girl in Nazareth of the favor of God that comes to rest upon her. In greeting, "Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you.,,"
*Unexpected events prevailed for Mary & Joseph as they reach Bethlehem.
*Vacancies all around, rooms are filled up.
*No where to turn as the Special Birth is so near.
*An expectant Virgin Mary is unable to hold back the prophesied Special Birth of a child, Emmanuel.
*Joseph her betrothed must find a place quickly.
Nativity of the Lord, Christmas
*God's love for humanity prophesied long ago, is made a reality.
*God becoming human in Light of His love for humanity, is a grace from Heaven.
*God's restoration becomes humanity's hope for mercy and love.
A Baby is Born in Bethlehem
*No ordinary child.
*No ordinary place.
*No ordinary circumstance.
*No ordinary purpose, Messiah King.
Epiphany of the Lord: Manifestation Awaits
*Three visitors from the East, search for the reason, the Truth, and meaning behind that Star so Bright.
*Being led to the unknown, they go in search of the mystery, the prophesy of the New Born King.
*Their arrival to Jerusalem is met with Herod, the earthly king.
*His interest to pay homage to the New Born King, also is a false facade unbeknownst to the three visitors, Magi, three wise men.
*Onward journey takes them to the exact place where the Star shineth the brightest.
*At the end of Light reveals God with us, God coming down to be human in a Baby Boy, King.
*The Presence before the three wise men touches their heart and soul.
*Their response is ever so much to reverence Him by prostrate themselves at the Heavenly encounter before them, Jesus, Messiah King.
*Their treasures that came with them soon becomes a bearing of gifts to Jesus.
*Gifts, prophetic tone, of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
*Their eyes are satisfied at what they have seen, contentment rests in their hearts as they behold the Messiah King.
*They witness Heaven opening up and the Angels descending singing 'Gloria', 'Gloria'.
*The shepherds nearby come visit too.
*In awe of their new King, Emmanuel, Messiah.
*As the night comes to an end, an Angel reveals to Magi to take another route home.
*The three wise men return to their home country by way of another route.
*The Light of hope, the Light of love, and the Light of our King, Messiah touches our hearts and souls to oblivion.
Baptism of the Lord
*Prophesy takes the stage again: 'There is one crying out in the desert shouting 'repent, for the Kingdom of the Lord is at hand'.'
*John the Baptist's echo throughout the desert brings all people to the river Jordan to be baptized by water.
*John's Baptism cleanses the soul, renewing it for conversion.
*However, there is one more baptism that the calling and purpose of John that is soon to make its way forward.
*John the Baptist recalls it saying 'there is one that is to be Baptized. I am not fit to untie the sandals on His feet.'
*Jesus, hears it again from John. The Lord responds, 'let it be done'.
*Lord succumbs to be Baptized by John, His cousin.
*The Heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus, in the form of a white dove.
*The Anointed King, Messiah.
*The voice of the Father, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Our baptism, so precious to our Lord.
We are marked by the love of God.
One cannot return, from this sacred miracle.
The Nativity of the Lord, a season to celebrate.
A day is not enough!
Blessings!
