HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK OF ADVENT
Homily for Saturday of the 4th week of Advent 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-11,16; Lk 1:67-79 In the first reading of today's liturgy, we can hear David informing prophet Nathan that he wants to build a house for the lord. Nathan gave his consent at first: "Go, do all that you have in mind; for the Lord is with you" (2 Sam 7:3). However, later that same night, the word of the Lord came to Nathan: "Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the Lord... I wi make you a house ...your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me; your throne shall be established forever" (2 Sam 7:4-5, 11, 16). Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, this prophecy refers to the kingdom of the Messiah. In the Gospel of Luke, the angel Gabriel said to Mary: "You will conceive and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus...the Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom, there will be no end" (Lk 1:31...