Vocations Newsletter

“And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.”Matthew 2:9Occasionally unexpected. Always welcome. And never ungenerous. That’s how I think of God’s presence in my life. Epiphany means revealing and over the years I have experienced more than a few personal Epiphanies. I imagine you may have, too. Today’s feast day is another reminder of how God’s grace has permeated—and enriched—our lives. At one time or another, we have all experienced acts of kindness, courage, and personal piety. I think of these gifts as the new gold, frankincense and myrrh—blessings revealed as blessings from God.
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Yesterday, the Nativity of Our Lord, was a great family day for many, packed from beginning to end with tradition and celebratory moments. Most of us find purpose and meaning in our families, and Christmas is often when our expectations for “comfort and joy” are highest.
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The women in Luke’s Gospel always amaze me.  The two I remember today with affection are Mary and Elizabeth—devoted cousins, faithful servants of God, and expectant mothers.See the complete article at: https://maryknollsociety.org/mission-stories/journey-of-faith-december-19-2021/
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O wondrous night, when you,Almighty and Eternal God,came to earth as a baby anddwelt among us as a human!You restored the human raceto the dignity lost in Edenand raised it further stillby Uour glorious Incarnation.O blessed day, dawning on a peoplewho walked in darkness,help us always to see and celebrateYour presence among us,especially in the poor, the sick,the aged and the oppressed.From the humble stable in Bethlehemlet the message go forth thatEmanuel, God-With-Us,remains with us still andno power on earth, in heaven or hellcan ever separate us from the love of God Made manifest in Christ Jesus.Amen.Father Joseph Veneroso, M.M.
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