Preparing for next week
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Preparing for next week’s gospel: Fourth Sunday of Advent YEAR B
Luke 1:26-38 Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son.
(Framed for a group discussion)
Mary is both the first and the model missionary disciple.
Her “yes” to God brings Jesus into the world – literally.
1. In our vision statement, we talk about “bringing Christ to others”. How might we realise something of that over this Christmas time?
2. The pandemic, like all such situations of adversity, has brought the best out in some people. Focus on a positive aspect of this situation where people have gone out of their way to help others. (Share it in your group if you are in one.)
3. Over the Christmas weekend, make a special effort to bring some joy into the lives of the people you meet: a smile, or come carrying the simple gift of kindness. Nothing goes unnoticed by Emmanuel – the God who is always with us.