There are numerous others who exemplify works of mercy. The gospel today tells us to be joyful. Yes, but let’s not forget to reach out to the less fortunate during this hard time in any way we can. MBOpinions READ:
The message of this 3rd Sunday of Advent is – “Gaudete,” a Latin word which means “rejoice” or “be joyful.” That’s why the liturgical color is pink. Incidentally, it’s the color of a presidential candidate in the 2022 national election.
With the birth of Christ, the Messiah, the gospel tells us to be “joyful in hope” because the Messiah has redeemed us when he came in that momentous first Christmas day.John the Baptist exhorts us also that our joyful Christmas should be translated into concrete acts of love. It’s not enough to rejoice. We should also do something tangible and concrete, reaching out to the needy and less fortunate.The Baptist’s answer was simple and direct.
Elizabeth Ann Seton, a rich widow and a convert to Catholicism, established a religious community dedicated to the care of the children of the poor. This was the first congregation of religious sisters founded in the United States, and its school was the first free Catholic School in America. Known as “Mother Seton,” she died at the age of 46 and was canonized by Saint Pope Paul VI on Sept. 14, 1975.Fr.
There are numerous others who exemplify works of mercy. The gospel today tells us to be joyful. Yes, but let’s not forget to reach out to the less fortunate during this hard time in any way we can.We could visit or call a sick relative or friend, contribute love offerings for the support of orphanages and houses for the handicapped, volunteer catechetical work to prisoners and poor school children, console the lonely and bereaved.The lighter side.
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