READING Malachi 3:1
Lo, I am sending my messenger
to prepare the way before me;
And suddenly there will come to the temple
the Lord whom you seek,
And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.
to prepare the way before me;
And suddenly there will come to the temple
the Lord whom you seek,
And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.
Malachi reminds us of how suddenly we may feel God's presence. We need to always be alert to God being present in our lives at any time in any way. Sunday's gospel shows what happens when we are not aware of God stepping into our lives. We allow Him to pass through and never recognize his love, support, strength. Sunday also celebrates the feast of the presentation of the child Jesus at the temple. As the holy family enter, Simeon, who was awaiting the messiah because God had promised he would not die until he had seen the messiah, came forward and declared Jesus as the savior of Israel. Simeon had awaited The Lord entering his life. Simeon represents each of us. Do we recognize Jesus in others? Do we recognize Jesus in our lives? Are we open to God's divine plan?
Malachi reminds us to be ready. Like the virgins awaiting the bridegroom, we must keep the light of our faith burning until The Lord calls us, or returns.
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