Today we have the delightful encounter between Mary and Elizabeth. The child in Elizbeth's womb joins in the joy both women feel as they marvel at how God has been at work in their lives. It would also have been some reassurance for Our Lady that an older woman would congratulate her on what was a controversial pregnancy. There is one person missing! That is Zechariah. At this point he is still struck dumb due to his disbelief at the angel's message. This is six months into Elizabeth's pregnancy and he still won't budge. He must have been very stubborn! It is only when the son is placed in his arms that he will give voice to faith. For the moment he is sulking. When we consider our own spiritual state at this point of Advent are we sulking? Are we being overwhelmed by the materialism and banal commercialism that surround us? Or, are we like Elizabeth and Mary, able to give voice to the blessings that God has bestowed on us since last Christmas and, in doing so, open ourselves up to the blessings he has in store for us in the weeks to come.
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