Day 25 Advent Reflection

Be responsible for this world and for the life of each person. Consider that every injustice against a poor person is an open wound and belittles your very dignity. Life does not stop at your existence, and other generations will come into this world to follow ours and still many others. Each day, ask God for the gift of courage. … Always have the courage of truth but remember you are not superior to anyone. Always remember this: you are superior to no one. Even should you be the last one who believes in the truth, do not for this reason spurn the company of people. Even should you live in the silence of a hermitage, bear in your heart the suffering of every creature. You are Christian; and in prayer you offer everything to God.

(~ from Pope Francis’ “A Light in the Night – Meditations on Hope.” (Jubilee 2025), A Light in the Darkness)

He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.