Today
marks the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, one of the amazing pioneer and
missionary that have transformed the European church to a world church. Since
the time of Paul, he is said to have converted more people than anyone else
with his most significant work in India. Francis traveled on his life journey
full of treachery at every turn in a hidden world at the time. He left his
family and friends behind to plant seeds for Christ and wanted Christ to be
praised from all peoples of the world.
As we draw close to the mystery of the incarnation, let us ask him
to strengthen and bathe us under the light of the Advent hope. Fr. James Field
says his journey was a journey "towards" and not a journey
"from" as he left Europe. As we begin the first week of Advent,
let us pray that we always have a door propped open for our Lord's grace and
love to enter. With so many things that can easily distract us from this
holiday season from finals to bargains, let us refresh ourselves for our
journey "towards" Christ. We run so quickly sometimes and we need a
little Advent to stop and let our souls catch up with us.
PRAYER
Lord, may Christmas shine with light and meaning, may my re-found soul glow
with light and peace, and may the lessons of the manger convince me that God
places his greatest trust in ordinary lives, including mine.
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