Third Sunday of Advent
CANDICE
He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. – John 1:7
Candice
asked me if I had kids. I told her I didn’t have any, and that my
husband and I are having difficulty conceiving. She must have seen the
discouraged look on my face because she started speaking of good things
to uplift my spirits.
What kind of things? She spoke passionately about the love of God,
about keeping the faith in His divine providence, and about patience for
His timing.
Candice’s testimony reminded me that God knows my heart’s desires and
that I should appreciate the blessings that come our way while waiting
for that gift from heaven. She even said that ours was not a chance
encounter, that there was a purpose for our meeting. I believed so, too.
Candice was my John the Baptist that day. Who was she? An
African-American woman who stepped out of their house to say hello to my
husband and me when we checked out a car that her brother was selling. I
may never see her again, but I will definitely remember her and her
precious words. Nova Arias-Sevilla (nova.svp@gmail.com)
Reflection: We Christians are called to testify to the Light. Be John the Baptist to someone who needs hope today.
Jesus, my Lord, let my mouth speak of Your love and mercy all the days of my life.
St. John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the Church, pray for us.
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