Tuesday, December 24th

Scripture

2 Sam 4: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Ps 89: 2-5, 27, 29
Lk 1: 67-69

Reflection

“…the daybreak from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who sit in darkness…,
and to guide our feet in the way of peace.” Lk 1: 78-79

I love the Song of Zechariah! It reminds us that we should be under no illusions about the One who truly is in charge of our world and when we immerse ourselves in the darkness and chaos of the moment, we are embracing hubris. When we try to blindly “fix things” without the guidance of the Holy, we find ourselves at a loss. We need only wait patiently for the Dawn to break and our way forward will show itself clearly. It feels as if things are falling apart all around us. Fear, hatred and violence, misinformation and disinformation are the darkness in which we are sitting, waiting for the daybreak, but patience and attentiveness will pay off, just as it did for Zechariah.

Prayer

Holy One, help me to remain attentive to your coming Light
which will guide me forward in the true way of peace.

Personal Challenge

My challenge is to be aware of the moments of Light in the
darkness around me
and use those moments to inspire my actions.

Tess Bezouska, CSJ Associate
La Grange, IL