Saturday, 25th March 2006

LC Day 22

Luke 1-3 in the Lent Challenge

Luke 1 is one of my favourite chapters of the bible. The story of the Elizabeth and Zechariah and the incredible words of Mary and Zechariah.

This was probably a one-off for Zechariah. Although from a priestly family (by marriage to Elizabeth) he’d almost certainly never been in the holy of holies before and what a reception he got! Would I have that strength, trust and faith?

Mary and Zechariah’s words are simply beautiful, they sum up so much of the truth around Jesus and the Old Testament prophesies about him.

Wow to fully realise and understand what Jesus and John would do, amazing. In the Catholic daily Liturgy of the Hours, these two songs/prayers are said every day. (Zechariah in the morning and Mary in the evening.) I’ve used the praystation portable and these reminders are so helpful and meaningful. A bit of Christmas every day!

Also who were the first to be told about the birth of Jesus, the shepherds, the lowest of the low, the hicks and outcasts. I love the way is says ‘They were terribly frightened…’, yeah just a bit! It must have been totally terrifying!

Lord, help me to be more humble and realise who you really are.

sidenote:
Lamsa says that although it says Elizabeth was ‘barren’ she still might have had daughters. But coming from a Priestly family, this was almost the same as having no children as daughters couldn’t carry on the Priestly line!

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