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Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent

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Today's readings are centered
around John the Baptist. The first reading from Malachi prophesizes
that there
will be a "messenger to prepare the way," which we see as
John in the New
Testament. In the Gospel, we encounter a scene of pure joy as John is
welcomed
into the world. Elizabeth gives birth after a long and doubtful
journey, and
her husband, Zechariah, is miraculously healed when he proclaims
John's name.
All those around them wonder who this child might be, because
"surely the hand
of the Lord was with him" (Luke 1:66).

At
Catholic Charities, we prepare the way for our clients into healing,
empowerment, and stability. We know that we are only the hands and
feet of God,
because He is ultimately the one guiding our paths. By encountering
each person
with the knowledge that we are only a piece of their journey, like
John the
Baptist was for Jesus' ministry, we are able to walk with people
knowing we are
not the experts, but companions. John the Baptist is a great example
of leading
people to something greater with confidence because he knows of who
and what is
to come.

 

Lexie Elliott is currently interning in the Financial Stability
department of Catholic Charities of Central Texas as
she continues her undergraduate studies in Social Work and Catholic
Studies.

 

 

 

 




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