Drawing Towards Christmas

This Fourth Week of Advent has had some wonderful quotes for us to think about as we draw closer to Christmas Time. Today's quote comes from Blessed Columba Marmion, "Let us then draw near to the Child God with great faith... In the tabernacle as in the Crib, it is the same God full of power, the same Savior full of tender mercy" (Magnificat, 285). This quote also spotlights our faith. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God. That God became a man just like us in all things, but sin. We also believe in the Real Presence! In the tabernacles of our churches, Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. When we approach the manger scene and the crib, we come to adore God made man. When we approach the Tabernacle, we come to adore the Real Presence of Christ. As Scripture states, "God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to be our Savior..." (John 3:16). With the birth of the Savior we experience God's great love and mercy. This is what this Christmas Time is all about. We experience the full power of God, as well as His great mercy. Let us rejoice and be glad because the Mystery of the Incarnation is a gift to celebrate each day. May we be renewed in our lives and our faith as we approach the Crib this Christmas Time and each time we approach the Tabernacle because the Savior of the world is truly present! Have a blessed day!!!