Advent meets us right where we are. In these busy December days, the Scriptures remind us that our deepest longings—peace, hope, forgiveness, and communion with God—are fulfilled only in Jesus Christ. As Christmas draws near, the liturgy invites us to lift our eyes toward the One already in our midst, drawing close to heal and restore us.
But today’s Gospel also reminds us that this renewal is never meant to stay with us alone. The Father wills that all His children discover in Christ the answer for which every human heart searches. Jesus continues to reach out to seekers—and He chooses to do so through His Church.
Saint John Paul II once preached: ““What must we do? We must imitate the Good Shepherd and give ourselves without rest for the salvation of souls. Without forgetting material charity and social justice, we must be convinced that the most sublime charity is spiritual charity, that is, the commitment for the salvation of souls. And souls are saved with prayer and sacrifice. This is the mission of the Church!”
Today, may the Lord help us become His instruments, sharing His joy and hope with others.
Living in Love with God 
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