The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Num 6:22-27)
And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. (Lk 2:16-21)
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Eight days ago we celebrated the birth of the Prince of Peace, but the world still finds itself in the midst of war, rumors of war, preparations for war, with violence on every side. Perhaps, Mary can teach us to treasure the Good News of what we have seen and heard and to turn our minds and hearts to the One whose face shines upon us to bless us with peace.
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, Octave Day of Christmas, New Year’s Day 2023
