Let’s prepare for Christmas

We are now entering the Advent season—we have four Sundays to prepare ourselves to welcome the Messiah, the Savior, the Redeemer of mankind. During this time, we are called to unclutter our lives to make room for the Lord Jesus.

Naturally, Advent is also a time of material preparation for the big Christmas celebration, but this should not over take our inner preparation. We have to find the right balance. Who better than a woman—and a mother—to teach us how we can live this time of Advent in a meaningful way?

We should set out then on our journey with the Virgin Mary. Mary received the Word of God, she allowed the Word to grow, then gave it to the world. So let us be vigilant and prepare ourselves with Mary, who also prepared for this beautiful and great mission that transformed the history of mankind forever.

As Saint John Paul II said: "Walk with Mary. Walk with Mary. Let the echo of her fiat resound in your hearts." This is my wish for all of you during this time of Advent.

Father Pierre Le Bourgeois

Former pastor of Nantua (France)

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