Does God have plan for your life?

In the Gospel reading for the fourth week of Advent (last Sunday) we hear the words spoken by Elizabeth the cousin of Mary. “Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1.42)

God’s plan for saving humanity depended upon Mary’s “YES” to God’s messenger, the angel Gabriel.

“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be according to your word.” (Luke1: 26 – 38)

Creation was waiting to hear these words.

Each of us is unique. There has never been anyone like us and there never will be again. Our gifts and talents; our personality, equip us for a vocation and mission which is irreplaceable.

But how do we discover our calling? By looking to God. We are his beloved children. Our loving Father God desires our happiness and fulfilment and that we should play our part in society and the world.

We are called and chosen like Mary and have our YES to speak. This begins in the here and now – the ordinary everyday circumstances and situations of daily living. The teaching of Jesus and of his Body the Church, show us how.

On this Christmas day made possible by Mary’s YES we celebrate the birth of Jesus who was sent to show us who we really are in God’s plan, in the present time and for eternity.

Nothing will ever be the same again from that first Christmas.

Is this not the greatest celebration?