Reflection: A Child shall lead them

As we draw closer and closer to the Birth of Jesus, take some time to quiet your mind and heart. Be still and ask the Baby Jesus to open your heart to receive His love and mercy.

Meditation:

Ponder the words of John the Baptist:

"I am the voice of one crying out in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord." John 1:26 

John went to the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance and the forgiveness of sins to prepare for the coming of Jesus.  John said he baptized with water but, "He is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. John 1:33

Jesus, help us follow Your ways and help us prepare our hearts for your birth by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Place yourself in the Presence of Jesus. Ask Mother Mary to accompany you. Allow the Child Jesus to lead you.  Don't worry if you have not been to confession for a while. The priest will help you. Ask Jesus to prepare your heart for His coming. Bring your sufferings and miseries to Him. Tell Him your sins, express your sorrow and your desire to sin no more and receive His healing, mercy and great gift of peace.

And the wolf will dwell with the lamb. And the leopard will lie down with the young goat. And the calf and the young lion and the fatling together. And a child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6