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Sunday December 21, 2014<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lectionary: 11<\/p>\n

Fourth\u00a0Sunday of Advent <\/strong>(NAB Translation)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for December 21, 2014, the Fourth Sunday of Advent.\u00a0 Thank you for joining us as we begin preparing our hearts and minds for Mass by previewing and reflecting on the readings.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0The selected readings this week place us squarely within the mystery of the Incarnation as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at the readings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As always, we are using the Jerusalem translation for copyright purposes.<\/p>\n

Reading 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-11, 16<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This passage from the 2nd<\/sup> Book of Samuel is very important in understanding how Israel\u2019s destiny is fulfilled in the Kingship of Jesus.\u00a0 Centuries before the birth of Jesus, King David, with the help of God, had just secured the nation of Israel in its territory and decides he should build a Temple for his God (like the surrounding nations were building temples for their<\/em> Gods).\u00a0 However, when David proposes this idea, the Lord speaks through the Prophet Nathan telling David, that God has a different plan.\u00a0 Here we see a play on words.\u00a0 The word \u201cHouse,\u201d even in English has a double meaning.\u00a0\u00a0 A \u201chouse\u201c could be a dwelling, but it also used to denote the name of a royal dynasty, much like the House of Windsor is the name of royal family in England.\u00a0 The prophet Nathan tells King David that rather than having David building a house for God<\/em>, God rather will build the House of David<\/em>\u2014creating an eternal dynasty to descend from David.\u00a0\u00a0 As Christians we see the fulfillment of this promise in Christ Jesus, who was, the \u201cSon of David,\u201d and<\/em> son of God.\u00a0 As Christians we receive are adoption into this dynasty through our baptism which allows us<\/em> to also be heirs of this eternal kingdom through our savior Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

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Responsorial Psalm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 \u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Responsorial Psalm echoes God\u2019s promise to David, saying, \u201cI have made a covenant with my chosen one.\u00a0 I have sworn to David my servant: Forever will I confirm your posterity and establish your throne for all generations\u201d<\/p>\n

The appropriate response to so great a promise is, \u201cForever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.\u201d\u00a0 As Christians we should be able to appropriate these words as well, thanking God for fulfilling His promises through Christ.<\/p>\n

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Second reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

Romans 16:25-27\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our second Reading from Saint Paul\u2019s letter to the Romans praises God saying \u201cGlory to him who is able to give you the strength to live according to the Good News I preach.\u201d Paul indicates that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a mystery, whose revelation was predicted by Scriptures.\u00a0\u00a0 It is in the form of a Doxology, \u00a0that is an elegant poem of praise to God.\u00a0 This Doxology praises God for His magnificent gift to mankind which must be preached to all mankind.\u00a0\u00a0 The gift, of course, is the forgiveness of Sins made possible through the Incarnation.\u00a0\u00a0 This is truly the Mystery and meaning of Christmas.<\/p>\n

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Gospel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luke 1:26-38\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In our Gospel passage from Luke, we hear again the timeless story of the Annunciation.\u00a0 You will notice the reference to the \u201cHouse of David\u201d \u2013 of whom Joseph was descended and to whom Mary was betrothed.\u00a0 Jesus through his Mother and foster Father Joseph will be the fulfillment of God\u2019s promise to David of an eternal dynasty. \u00a0Mary, in turn, will bear a Son, who will be a Son of the \u201cMost High.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Biblical scholar Scott Hahn has pointed out that the \u201cMost High\u201d is an ancient title first used to describe the priest-king Melchizedek, who brought out bread and wine to bless Abraham at the dawn of salvation history.\u00a0 This passage is steeped in mystery and wonder, as we get a glimpse of God working out the salvation of mankind even before the birth of the Davidic dynasty and later through<\/em> the Davidic dynasty.\u00a0\u00a0 It is more than we can fathom, yet we can take our queue from Mary\u2019s humble response, humbly, yet boldly joining Mary, St. Paul and all the Saints in bringing the miracle of Jesus Christ the world.\u00a0 Perhaps we can reflect on how God is incorporating us also into this great Mystery which offers salvation to all who seek God.<\/p>\n

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