"Come Lord Jesus, Come! Bring to us your Joy!"
In our readings today we hear the repeated theme of "joy." Even our responsorial psalm tells us to be joyful, because God has done great things for us!
“Jesus, Come to Us” is a song that we will sing at the Saturday Vigil Mass and the Sunday Mass at 10:00 AM. Our choristers love this song for its upbeat rhythm and easy-to-sing melody. I’m sure you will feel the same when you hear it! It truly captures the joy of the season, and the anticipation we experience as we await the birth of the Christ Child.
On Wednesday, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. As Catholics, we believe that Mary was conceived free from the stain of original sin. Chosen to be our Savior’s Mother, she is truly "full of grace." Mary’s “Yes!” to God gives us renewed strength to follow the will of the Father. Mary’s sacrifice to humanity teaches us humility and obedience. Mary’s "Magnificat" brings us true joy, as we contemplate the greatness of God, and await the birth of his Son.
