2 Samuel 7 : 1-5, 8-12, 14, 16
Luke 1 : 67-79
Somehow, at this time of the year, especially with the festive mood and with the year coming to an end, we want to have a good time and forget about our worries and anxieties for a while.
But on a more sober note, we must also remember all the good things that has happened to us, as well reflect and learn from our struggles and difficulties.
Yet it is not that conducive to make time to do this recalling and reflecting, because of the frenzy of activities and busyness.
Even for us priests, we will be preparing for the Masses this evening and for tomorrow, and looking into the necessary preparations, etc.
So as much as we may be singing "Silent Night, Holy Night", it may not be really so. In fact, it may well be a noisy and busy night.
Yet we must make time for ourselves if we really want to experience the silence and the holiness of this eve of Christmas.
We have to make time for ourselves to welcome God as He visits His people and to feel His wonderful gift of love in Jesus.
Just one day before Christmas we are reminded in the gospel what is the meaning of this whole occasion.
It is God fulfilling His promise of salvation. He is sending us our long awaited Saviour.
Jesus will lead us from darkness and from the shadow of death and guide us into the way of peace.
Let us make time today for prayer and reflection. Let us feel the holy silence of this eve of Christmas.
May we be filled with a joyful peace as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.