REFECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS 29TH DECEMBER 2023
REFECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY, FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS 29TH DECEMBER 2023 1John 2:3-12; Ps.96; Luke 2:22-35 Love God by keeping His Commandments Usually when people gather joyfully at the celebration of someone they have known, it is taken for granted that they love the person and so have come to celebrate with him or her. We are still in the season of Christmas wherein we rejoice at the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It could be taken for granted that it is because we love Christ and desire the salvation he has come to win for us, that is why we are joyful. However, in the first reading of today, St. John tells us that it is not the mere act of celebrating that proves that we know and love the Lord. St. John is not oblivious of the fact that it is very possible for one to join in the celebration of Christmas without a heart of welcome to the baby Jesus. So, if we must celebrate Christmas meaningfully – a celebration that truly speaks of our unity with the Lord, we must...