Today, the gospel passage takes us to the home of Zechariah and Elizabeth at the moment when John the Baptist was born. Her neighbours and relatives - those who knew only too well how many years she had longed for a child - heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her (Lk 1:58).
How many of us, or how many of those we know have lived for many decades waiting to discover how the Lord wants to use our talents and gifts? Have we ever felt as though we are ready to respond, yet we have not yet discovered our own calling in life? Every one of us has a vocation; every one of us is called by God to do his work, work that is particularly suited to us and to no one else. Elizabeth and Zachariah were two such people. They had waited so long, and finally their role had been made clear.
Pope Francis refers to the elderly as the guardians of our history. Do we value the presence of the elderly in our midst? Do we look to them for advice? Do we appreciate their contributions?
Today, we hear the final of the O Antiphons, the refrains that help to prepare us for the coming celebration of Christmas: O Emmanuel.
Have a great day.
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