Something not to miss in each family is that someone should be responsible for inviting the lonely. We must invite the relatives who have no family of their own so that no one spends Christmas Eve by themselves.
Today's reflection is based on a passage from the book of Judges. The quote is Judges 19, 11-21. I recommend that you pray before reading ahead, asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten you.
1. The holy man of God goes out into the world and meets all kinds of people, but at a reasonable hour, towards the end of the day, he seeks shelter to rest among his own. His own are those who share his faith and traditions.
2. Sacred Scripture in this passage, through the conduct of the old man, teaches us that despite the fatigue that can be felt after working all day, we must remain vigilant to the opportunities that God gives us to serve others.
3. A wise man should be prepared so as not to inconvenience, but also should be humble and let himself be helped by those who have the willingness to do so. The practice of virtues is dependent on each other’s need to give and receive. For this reason, you do as much good when you give as when you ask for help. When you give you do a good deed. When you ask for help, you let another person perform a good deed that will serve him in his final judgement.
Let us pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, house of gold, to intercede for us so that we may expand our hearts and learn also to share our home with others.
May God bless you abundantly.
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