The psalmist in the texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary
for the first day of the new calendar year calls on all the nations to praise
the Lord. The Gospel from Luke provides the continuation of the account of the
birth of Jesus begun on Christmas Day. For Christians, the role of carrying and
presenting Jesus which is begun with Mary is our daily mission. The letter of
Paul to the Galatians declares our liberation from slavery to the gratification
of power, prestige, pride and pleasure. The indwelling Spirit calls us to the relationship
of son and daughter to “Abba” our intimate Father. This fulfilment of the blessing
given by Aaron from the Book of Numbers is revolutionary as it becomes flesh
through the “Yes” of Mary to be Mother. It is announced by a child, named
Jesus, for the saving action of God, and is presented to those on the margins
of society so that the Presence of the Lord with the humble, marginalized and
outcast is clearly offered as food for the Life of the all people. We accept
the blessing and resolve to model Mary in being Christ bearers.
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