Thursday 17th December

The calendar now changes from the ordinary days of Advent to the novena before Christmas to spiritually focus us on Mary and the birth of Jesus.

Gen 49:2,8-10 shows the consciousness of the chosen people as bearers of the word. With Jesus redemption passed to all peoples. Of this I am a part in this modern time in Oceania. Such is the graciousness of God.

Mt 1:1-17 this genealogy of Jesus seems unrelated until I remember there are only 5 degrees of separation between everyone and I too am closer than I think to being God’s favoured choice.