Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent

“In the days of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years. Once when he was serving as priest in his division's turn before God, according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense. Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.” -Luke 1:1-14

Do not be afraid because your prayer has been heard. God is the Lord of the impossible, for all things are possible through Him. He loves you beyond all understanding and has heard your prayer. He has given each of His children an angel to enlighten and guard us. As we contemplate the miracles of the Bible, ask your angel to help you to see the miracles God has placed in your life.

Pope Saint Anastasius I, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!