Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the Kingdom of God before you.” (Mt 21:28-32)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121625.cfm
Probably not one of our most treasured sayings of Jesus, but boy, it still packs a wallop, especially for us good church folks. Tonight in Colombia we begin the Great Novena for Christmas, Novena de Aguinaldos, https://share.google/aimode/jLHOXZ89N1SP88GwF. Today's photo is from the Alumbrados (Christmas lights) of Medellín last night. Medellín is celebrating 350 years of its founding and 70 years of Christmas lights by the city power company. Come, Lord Jesus, come, do not delay! https://youtu.be/2bp_P0dNKmE?si=_cMnTizn1KwZWFBw
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.
Tuesday III, Advent
