This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: 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)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010126.cfm
As we begin this new civil year asking God’s blessings, Mary reminds us to keep all these things, reflecting on them in our heart. https://youtu.be/1rog6qg6INg?si=838-XupJe2sBaGPJ
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.
Mary, Mother of God, Octave Day of Christmas, January 1
