Sunday 24 December

Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 15; Psalm 89; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

The child will be holy

We see Mary again today with the angel, telling her of God’s plan for her. The child to come will be holy and the Son of the Most High. This child is God-with-us. It is such a tender and meek way to come among us, as a child whom we all love and adore. Our God is tender and humble, gentle and loving, ready to come among us as a child, weak and defenceless. We should try let go of any fear and anxiety as we come before him.