ENCOUNTER CHRIST
As we come to the end of the season of Advent, God reveals how much he loves us and wishes to dwell with us, our “Emmanuel.” He makes a promise to us, but requires us to give our consent, our “yes.” We get the perfect example of that yes in the Gospel today with Mary. Mary does not know all of God’s plan yet—how Jesus will live, teach, and die—yet she still says yes to God and trusts in him. Let us strive to follow in Mary’s footsteps and accept Jesus into our lives.