Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily, December 24, 2024  

Luke 1:67-79
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122424.cfm  

From Blindness to Sight.

Zechariah can be a great companion in our journey with the Lord through life. He doubted his wife could bear a son in her old age. Because Zechariah couldn’t surrender to the way of the Lord, he couldn’t speak a word to anyone. Look what happened when he surrendered to God.

Following his surrender to the Lord, his mouth was opened. He could speak again and proclaim God’s amazing plans for the world. “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people and set them free.” The following line is intriguing. “He HAS raised up for us a mighty Savior.”

Everything changed for Zechariah when he surrendered to God. Like Mother Mary, though differently, the Word of God, Jesus was born in Zechariah’s body, mind, and heart, including his mouth.

Gospel Challenge:

Zechariah went into the temple’s sanctuary, where he encountered the Lord. Go to a quiet place in your heart. What is God calling you to do to set you free? It will seem impossible for you but not for God.

“In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon you, to shine on you who  dwell in darkness and the shadow of death and guide your feet into the way of peace.” How much we all need His peace.

Pray with all your will, “Lord Jesus, I surrender myself to you. Take care of everything.” Pray this prayer ten times every morning. Grow in the trust that God will do what you can’t do.

Love Your Neighbor:

Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to be faithful to Jesus in the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…

Mother Mary, “I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you, I always want to belong completely to Jesus.” The Surrender Novena – InHeartland. https://inheartland.com/pages/the-surrender-novena

Peace be with you,

Fr. Rick Pilger, IC 

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